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    Tagged: Elections

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    NLD losing support, says USDP

    The USDP noted that the NLD won 81 percent of the vote in 2015, but just 47 percent in last week’s by-elections.

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    Parties jockey for voters on final day of by-election campaign

    Burma’s political parties, including the NLD and USDP, wrap up their campaigns for this weekend’s by-election.

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    By-elections 2017: candidate vetting process begins

    Burma’s Union Election Commission has officially opened the application process for candidates to run in by-elections slated for April next year.

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    Election commission lineup named

    The new chairperson of the Union Election Commission is a retired university rector who previously oversaw elections in Meiktila in Mandalay Division.

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    Ex-general who led Burma from dictatorship leaves mixed legacy

    When US President Barack Obama hosts a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders in California this week, his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein will be notably absent.

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    Thein Sein to skip US trip

    Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet Obama at a summit in the Californian resort of Sunnylands between 15 and 16 February.

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    Suu Kyi pleased with first days of new reign

    Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi pushed the message of national reconciliation on Wednesday, lauding the choice of representatives from ethnic minorities and the army-backed party as parliamentary speakers in a chamber dominated by her allies.

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    Military rapprochement irks NLD faithful

    The issue of how far to go in reaching out to former foes from nearly half a century of military rule may prove one of the first faultlines to emerge within the NLD.

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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.

    First post-election meeting for Suu Kyi, US envoys video

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    First post-election meeting for Suu Kyi, US envoys

    Aung San Suu Kyi met American diplomats on Monday as Burma transitions to a new government after her party’s sweeping election victory last November.

    Minority voters optimistic after NLD landslide video

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    Minority voters optimistic after NLD landslide

    Burma’s minority voters may find relief in the NLD’s election success.

    International praise for peaceful vote video

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    International praise for peaceful vote

    The international community has heralded the historic elections in Burma as a victory for the people.

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    Monitors praise voting process, but election is not ‘truly genuine’

    Observers from the European Union’s Election Observation Mission on Tuesday refused to call the Burma’s national poll “truly genuine” given the fact that the military commands an automatic 25 percent of seats without being elected, as well as the mass disenfranchisement of Muslim candidates and Rohingya voters.

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    NLD supporters celebrate premature victory

    Thousands of NLD supporters began a premature celebration outside the party’s headquarters after voting concluded at 4pm today.

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    Website launches dedicated to Wirathu

    A website has been launched dedicated to controversial Mandalay monk Wirathu and his hardline Burmese Buddhist monk group, Ma-Ba-Tha.

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    OPINION: NLD strategy may backfire on Burma

    Daw Suu Kyi appears to have hit the campaign trail early, but controversial decisions made by NLD party leadership may backfire in the coming election.

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    2015 election: State TV to host political adverts, but there’s a catch

    Burma’s state-run broadcaster will carry 15-minute party political broadcasts throughout the 60-day campaign period ahead of the general election on 8 November, but authorities have dictated a number of red lines.

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    Shwe Mann heading for showdown with president

    Burma’s ruling party has called a hastily arranged leadership meeting today to prepare for a showdown with their ousted party chairman in parliament.

    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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    Govt gags media linked to ousted Shwe Mann

    he Burmese government has gagged media linked to ousted Shwe Mann after President Thein Sein purged him and his allies from the ruling party leadership.

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    Rejected by NLD, Nyo Nyo Thin runs independently

    Nyo Nyo Thin, an MP in the Rangoon regional parliament, has announced her intention to run in the upcoming election as an independent candidate in the Rangoon township of Bahan.

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    1,142 seats up for grabs in general election

    Burma’s Election Commission says 330 constituencies are confirmed for the lower house, 168 for the upper house, and 644 for regional parliaments.

    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.

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    UEC defends errors on draft voter lists

    Burma’s Union Election Commission speaks out in response to criticism from opposition party the National League for Democracy.

    The freshly reconvened parliament has formally approved an increase of their own wages (Photo: DVB)

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    Ruling party to announce election candidates

    The USDP said it would announce its list of candidates for the upcoming general election within two weeks, which may include former military officials.

    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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    73 political parties eligible for general election

    A total of 73 political parties are approved to run in the upcoming general election, with 14 more being considered by the Election Commission.

    Suu Kyi hears constituents’ concerns video

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    Suu Kyi hears constituents’ concerns

    Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi visited constituents in the electorate of Kawhmu in southern Rangoon division on Monday.

    NLD won’t rule out election boycott: Suu Kyi video

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    NLD won’t rule out election boycott: Suu Kyi

    Burma opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said boycotting an upcoming historic election was an “option” if a military-drafted constitution that bars her from becoming president remains unchanged.

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