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    Tagged: democracy

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    Activists reflect on 30th anniversary of 8888 Uprising

    Commemorations of the 30th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, which kicked off at the University of Yangon on Monday, are underway in cities and town throughout the country today.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Military run bureaucracy a challenge for NLD

    Even as the NLD government takes office, the army keeps control of the civil service through the ubiquitous General Administration Department.

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    French president congratulates Suu Kyi

    François Hollande praises election winner Suu Kyi “for her decisive role in the progress of democracy in Myanmar, which must be pursued.”

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    Quell religious tension ahead of vote: US

    The United States said on Tuesday that the use of religion in politics violated Burma’s constitution, calling on the government to de-escalate religious tensions running high ahead of next month’s election.

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    Trials of a first-time voter

    Thin Lei Win was too young to vote in the 1990 election, and lived abroad during the 2010 failed ballot. Now back in Burma, she is eager to have her say.

    2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics

    ‘No country in the world can hold a totally fair election’: Aung Thu

    88 Generation activist Aung Thu, who is running as an independent after being rejected by the NLD, speaks about his motivations and the USDP’s strategy.

    Analysis Lead Story News Opinion Politics

    Political prisoner issue undermines election’s legitimacy

    With only two months until November’s long-awaited election, time is fast running out for the Burmese government to ensure it will be fair and democratic.

    Interview: Fukuyama calls for Burmese to be patient video

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    Interview: Fukuyama calls for Burmese to be patient

    Noted political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama spoke to DVB on the sidelines of his talk in Rangoon, where he discussed economic policy, the rule of the law, and the need for Burma to be patient on the road to democracy.

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    DVB POLL: Should election go ahead in wake of flood disaster?

    With 12 of the 14 regions in the country facing daunting cleanup efforts, and tens of thousands of people displaced, the upcoming general election has been pushed to the back of the national list of priorities. Or has it?

    Analysis Contributor Human Rights Lead Story News Politics

    OPINION: Rights not rhetoric needed for reform in Burma

    Writing for DVB for the 27th anniversary of the 8-8-88 uprising, rights activist Khin Ohmar assesses whether Burma has really reformed.

    President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj meets with President Thein Sein in Burma, 2013. (PHOTO: Office of the President of Mongolia).

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    Mongolian visit on the horizon for Thein Sein

    Thein Sein is scheduled to make an official state visit to Mongolia later this month, at the invitation of Mongolian President Taskhiagiin Elbegdorj.

    LGBTIQ and human rights activist Aung Myo Min at the Chiang Mai screening of 'This Kind of Love'. (PHOTO: DVB).

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    Rebel soldier to gay rights warrior

    A documentary film screening in Thailand tells the story of a passionate human rights activist and proud gay man, and his fight for equality and democracy.

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    NLD: Migrant crisis solution lies in rule of law, democracy

    In a 1 June statement the NLD NLD pointed to communal violence in western Burma’s Arakan State as one of the principal causes of the crisis.

    No fair election under current Constitution: NLD video

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Video

    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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    Naypyidaw signs up with Washington lobbying heavyweights

    Burma’s government has inked a deal with one of Washington DC’s most powerful lobbying groups ahead of the critical 2015 elections.

    Lead Story News Parliament

    Government looks to create secretariat positions

    Permanent, unelected secretariat positions are to be created within all of Burma’s ministries to improve institutional functioning, according to a government plan.

    Interview: Reforms have run their course video

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    Interview: Reforms have run their course

    DVB speaks to Veteran Burma researcher Bertil Lintner about the state of democratic reform in Burma.

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    Min Ko Naing: Media not impartial

    Generation 88 leader tells audience that the media should not smear democracy activists in the name of impartiality.

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    Don’t put words in the president’s mouth, warns govt

    An announcement in state media accuses certain political party officials of putting words in President Thein Sein’s mouth and launching personal attacks on others.

    Obama affirms support for govt reformists video

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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.

    PR protestors denounce Rangoon MP video

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    PR protestors denounce Rangoon MP

    A demonstration against proportional representation attracted 300 protestors in Pazungdaung township, Rangoon on Sunday.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Rohingya

    Two activists and an advocacy group receive international awards

    A Rohingya activist, a Mon activist and a women’s rights advocacy group were the recipients of awards from N-Peace Network.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Obama champions US role in Burma reform

    In a speech on Wednesday, US President Barack Obama pointed to “American leadership” as a driver of democratic reform in Burma.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    UEC and party leaders split on campaign rules

    The Union Election Commission met with more than 60 political parties in Rangoon on Thursday to discuss recently announced electoral regulations.

    Obama warns against oppression of Burma’s Muslims video

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    Obama warns against oppression of Burma’s Muslims

    US President Barack Obama praised the ongoing process of political reforms in Burma, but warned that democracy would not succeed if oppression against the Muslim minority in the country continued.

    Paying tribute to a Burmese legend video

    Lead Story News Obituary Video

    Paying tribute to a Burmese legend

    Thousands of people pay their final respects at the funeral of democracy champion, Win Tin, on Wednesday.

    The naked truth of Myanmar, a portrait of U Win Tin video

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    The naked truth of Myanmar, a portrait of U Win Tin

    Win Tin, veteran NLD leader, former journalist, and ex-political prisoner, told his extraordinary life story to DVB shortly before he died.

    DVB Debate: Freedom to love video

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    DVB Debate: Freedom to love

    Panellists on DVB Debate discuss the proposed interfaith marriage law, which is now being considered by parliament, and recognition of LGBT rights.

    “Mandela Raised The Standard Of Humanity” – Suu Kyi video

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    “Mandela Raised The Standard Of Humanity” – Suu Kyi

    Aung San Suu Kyi joined the world in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela on Friday, while speaking at the Women’s Forum Myanmar in Rangoon.

    Suu Kyi arrives in Australia video

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    Suu Kyi arrives in Australia

    Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Australia on her first official visit to the country.

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