2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Burma’s Election Commission says 330 constituencies are confirmed for the lower house, 168 for the upper house, and 644 for regional parliaments.
Lead Story News Protest Rangoon
A student has been detained for his involvement in a protest in which hundreds of students demanded the resignation of military MPs in Burma’s parliament.
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’.
Analysis Contributor Lead Story Military News
Just how does Burma’s military have so much power? The answer lies in the 2008 Constitution.
Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Some 70 military MPs responded to her invitation saying they could not attend the informal dinner as the invitation came on very short notice and they had other appointments in place.
Constitution Lead Story News Parliament
Military MPs in Burma’s parliament will not support any proposal to amend Article 436, the clause which enshrines their 25 percent of all seats and effectively gives them veto power over constitutional reform.
Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
“I see that the current constitution, while not only inciting enmity between the army and the people, was designed to use the Tatmadaw as scapegoats whenever issues arises that upset the public,” said the NLD leader.
