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    Tagged: Constitution

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Ethnic states can write own constitutions: State Counsellor’s Office

    UPDJC agrees in principle to allow administrative regions and states a federal right to adopt their own constitutions, but only on the basis that they do not seek to break away from Burma.

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    NLD clashes with military over Suu Kyi role

    Military-appointed members of Burma’s parliament say that introducing a new role equal in power to the president would be unconstitutional.

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    Next parliamentary speakers not yet chosen says NLD

    The National League for Democracy (NLD) said on Thursday that it had not decided on its nominations for Union Parliament’s four speaker roles, contrary to reports in international media.

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    Military MPs named ahead of Burma’s second parliament

    The son-in-law of Burma’s former junta chief has been selected among the military appointed representatives that will sit in next month’s new-look legislatures.

    2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics

    Trevor Wilson: ‘I don’t think history will re-evaluate Suu Kyi’

    Australia’s former ambassador to Burma, Trevor Wilson, speaks about how far Burma has come since his tenure, and why he thinks Thein Sein is under-valued.

    2015 Elections Lead Story Military News Politics

    NLD promises military ‘dignified’ role within executive

    The manifesto pledges to make the military “strategically efficient”, equip it with advanced technology, and include it in the executive system.

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    Shwe Mann survives as Right to Recall bill suspended

    The following DVB article has been edited into a style of English that should suit upper-immediate and advanced learners of the language.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Activists, academics hope to tip scales towards NLD

    Leading activists and academics in Burma are rallying behind opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of the November elections, hoping that a win for her party will force the military to loosen its grip on power.

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    Thein Sein will not run in election

    Thein Sein will not contest this year’s general election – though that does not necessarily rule him out of seeking a second term as president.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    BREAKING NEWS: Burma announces Election Date

    Burma’s general election will be held on Sunday, 8 November, the Union Election Commission (UEC) said on Wednesday.

    Shwe Mann speaking in Parliament. (PHOTO: Pyithu Hluttaw).

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    Referendum to take place alongside general election

    Parliament has announced that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment will be held alongside the general elections slated for later this year.

    Cartoon Constitution Lead Story Military News

    Military outweighs the rest

    Though military appointees account for just 25 percent of parliamentary seats, they clearly punch above their weight.

    Suu Kyi bullish after Constitution snub video

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    Suu Kyi bullish after Constitution snub

    Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that the parliament’s majority failed to uphold the people’s hope for change after the legislative vote that retained contentious provisions of Burma’s constitution.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Military MP opposes charter reform due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’

    A senior military MP opined on Tuesday that constitutional Article 436 should not be amended due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’.

    Htin Linn Ooo, pictured on his way to trial in 2015. (PHOTO: DVB)

    Human Rights Lead Story News Religion

    Htin Lin Oo sentenced to two years with labour

    The former NLD member has been convicted for defaming religion after criticising the nationalist policies of the Ma-Ba-Tha in October last year.

    No fair election under current Constitution: NLD video

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    No fair election under current Constitution: NLD

    The National League for Democracy say the Burmese military’s grip on politics would ultimately undermine the November’s general election.

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    Ma Thandar rejects military court acquittal

    Ma Thandar gives testimony in a civilian court hearing as she criticises the acquittal of two soldiers which the government says has constitutional basis.

    Suu Kyi upbeat ahead of crunch talks video

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Video

    Suu Kyi upbeat ahead of crunch talks

    Aung San Suu Kyi will come face to face with fellow presidential hopefuls on Friday afternoon, as six political heavyweights meet to discuss charter reform.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Thein Sein, Suu Kyi in face-to-face Constitution talks

    The pair reportedly met privately to discuss constitutional reform and steps to ensure free and fair elections later this year.

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    DVB Debate: Is it possible to be a leader without joining the military?

    Aung San was famed as a solider and a politician. Many current Burmese leaders wish to emulate the man, but is it possible to be a civilian leader in Burma?

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    2015 election: NLD vows ‘Campaign Year’

    The National League for Democracy concludes its congress, pledging to campaign vigorously for the 2015 general election, while maintaining efforts to enact constitutional reform.

    Constitution Lead Story Military News Politics

    Army officer jailed for signing Article 436 petition

    Maj. Kyawzwar Win was sentenced by a military court on 5 December after photos emerged of him signing a petition to amend Article 436.

    Constitution Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    Anti-PR upper house MPs petition tribunal

    Twenty-six MPs petition the tribunal to opine on whether a Proportional Representation electoral system would be in accordance with the Constitution.

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    Ethnics appoint Aye Maung for sexpartite talks

    Ethnic-based political parties on Thursday appointed Rakhine National Party leader Aye Maung as their representative at the sexpartite talks on constitutional reform scheduled for Friday.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Cautious optimism ahead of “sexpartite” talks

    A sense of cautious optimism is emerging with respect to the upcoming “sexpartite” talks on constitutional reform, which will be held on Friday in Naypyidaw.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Is Suu Kyi admitting defeat?

    “I know people have held a lot of hope in me becoming president in 2015, but in order to amend Article 59(f), Article 436 must be amended first,” she said. “Therefore it is realistic to follow this procedure.”

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Parliament

    No constitutional reform before 2015 election: Shwe Mann

    House speaker Shwe Mann tells reporters in Naypyidaw on Tuesday that any amendments to the 2008 Constitution will only be enacted after next year’s general elections.

    Constitution Lead Story News Parliament

    MPs start debating Constitutional amendments

    Burma’s parliament began its much-anticipated debate on whether to amend the 2008 Constitution on Thursday.

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    Obama affirms support for govt reformists

    Obama held one on one talks with his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein on Thursday in Naypyidaw.

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    Suu Kyi disappointed by quadripartite meeting

    Aung San Suu Kyi was disappointed by today’s quadripartite meeting between the Burmese government, parliament, military and political parties

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