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Ethnic alliance demands right to choose chief ministers
The Nationalities Brotherhood Federation has demanded an end to appointment of regional chief ministers by presidential decree.
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Ethnic alliance urges national dialogue
A statement by the Nationalities Brotherhood Federation calls for the signing of a nationwide ceasefire before the end of the year, and a framework for political dialogue before the 2015 elections.
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Thein Sein to host quadripartite talks
Burma’s President Thein Sein announced plans on Wednesday to hold a meeting between representatives of the government, parliament, military and political parties.
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Parliament approves vote, sans ethnic MPs, to debate new electoral system
Burma’s lower house accepted a proposal to formally debate changing the current electoral system to a proportional representation (PR) system.
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Ethnic political parties promise mass protest if PR system passes
The Nationalities Brotherhood Federation will stage public protests across eastern Shan State if a parliament approves a Proportional Representation (PR) voting system.
