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We ‘will accept any outcome’: USDP vice-chairman
Htay Oo has admitted defeat in his own bid to win a seat, but media reports that the USDP have conceded the election are unfounded.
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USDP takes swipe at Suu Kyi-Obama kiss
“Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.
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Second term beckons for Thein Sein after Shwe Mann ouster
The purge of a powerful ahead of a general election is dramatic confirmation of President Thein Sein’s desire for a second term in office, analysts say.
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Htay Oo replaces Shwe Mann
A retired major-general from the Burmese armed forces, 65-year-old Htay Oo has long been regarded as a rising star among many in the military-backed USDP.
VIDEO: USDP heavyweight holds great expectations
DVB’s Nyo Mar Thet caught up USDP Vice President Htay OO, with the veteran politician expressing total confidence in his party’s ability to win November’s general election.
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Than Shwe no longer plays a role, USDP leader says
Burma’s former military dictator Than Shwe no longer plays a role in the country’s politics, but is instead devoting his retirement days to religious activities, says deputy-chairman Htay Oo.
Suu Kyi calls for ‘cool heads’ in wake of bombings
Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of parliament have spoken out following a string of bomb explosions in Rangoon and central Burma over the last few days.
Political party to present interfaith marriage law to parliament
The National Democratic Front is planning to propose a law to “protect” Buddhist women entering interfaith marriages in Burma during this session of parliament
USDP open to constitutional amendments
The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party’s vice-chair Htay Oo talks about amending Burma’s controversial constitution. He said he would support an amendment but the interest of the union should be prioritised[…]
Htay Oo: ‘The previous government shaped this system for us’
The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party’s vice-chair Htay Oo talks with DVB’s Aung Htun Myint about amending the country’s controversial constitution, the National Race Protection Draft Law and challenges[…]
Htay Oo: ‘Those who are cooperating now want reform’
Union Solidarity and Development Party’s secretary general Htay Oo sat down with DVB’s Khin Maung Win to discuss reform within the country and his party and how the USDP evaluated[…]
