Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
Burma’s Union Election Commission has allowed the registration of the Arakan League for Democracy, re-establishing a political party that was a formidable competitor in national polls 27 years ago but may further fracture ethnic Arakanese political solidarity in future votes.
Arakan Lead Story News Politics
Old divisions in the Arakan National Party appear to be in play again as nearly a thousand party members in Kyauktaw threaten to resign.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
The NLD says it will negotiate with ethnic allies to avoid clashing for certain seats; meanwhile Suu Kyi hints at alternative NLD candidate for president.
Interview Lead Story News Politics
DVB interviews Khine Pyi Soe, the secretary of the former RNDP, on the structure and aims of the newly merged Arakan National Party.
Communal Violence Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Various Arakanese organisations have announced they will hold the 4th Arakan National Convention in Kyaukphyu from 27 April to 1 May as they strive to find answers to the ongoing conflict in the region.
