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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.
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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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.
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
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.
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The manifesto pledges to make the military “strategically efficient”, equip it with advanced technology, and include it in the executive system.
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
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 contest this year’s general election – though that does not necessarily rule him out of seeking a second term as president.
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Burma’s general election will be held on Sunday, 8 November, the Union Election Commission (UEC) said on Wednesday.
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Parliament has announced that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment will be held alongside the general elections slated for later this year.
Education Lead Story News Protest
Angry crowds scuffled with police in downtown Rangoon in a protest against the Burmese military’s veto on constitutional change.
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Though military appointees account for just 25 percent of parliamentary seats, they clearly punch above their weight.
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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
A senior military MP opined on Tuesday that constitutional Article 436 should not be amended due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’.
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Aung San Suu Kyi has entwined her life with Burmese politics. But as she turns 70 on Friday, ‘The Lady’ faces a huge challenge in her fight for freedom.
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The former NLD member has been convicted for defaming religion after criticising the nationalist policies of the Ma-Ba-Tha in October last year.
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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 gives testimony in a civilian court hearing as she criticises the acquittal of two soldiers which the government says has constitutional basis.
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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
The pair reportedly met privately to discuss constitutional reform and steps to ensure free and fair elections later this year.
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
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
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
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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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
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.
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“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
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
Burma’s parliament began its much-anticipated debate on whether to amend the 2008 Constitution on Thursday.
