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    Tagged: Politics

    Lead Story News

    88 Generation continues planning for new political party

    Members of the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society, Burma’s most respected democracy group, confirmed on Sunday they are making headway in the development of a new political party.

    Elections Lead Story News

    Two USDP representatives stripped of Mandalay parliament seats

    Two Union Solidarity and Development Party representatives who won seats in the election last year have been found guilty of breaching the electoral law in their political campaigns.

    Lead Story News Politics

    NLD to investigate Win Htein incident

    The NLD has finally broken its silence over the controversial dismissal of its executive members in Shan State by the party’s secretary, Win Htein.

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    Lead Story News Politics

    Interview: NLD’s Win Htein counters heavy-handed allegations

    NLD spokesman Win Htein defends after the fallout from his decision to dismiss five executive members of the party in Shan State.

    Lead Story News

    Two wins for NLD in the presidential elections

    The National League for Democracy has safely secured the spot of its two presidential candidates after a landslide win in both upper and lower houses today.

    Lead Story News

    Arakanese party at odds over chief minister role

    Senior Arakan National Party(ANP) members have broken ranks to speak out against their party’s claims it will undermine the government’s appointment of a chief minister. In January, ANP officials spoke[…]

    Kachin Lead Story News Politics

    Like father, like daughter: A Kachin legacy

    The daughter of former KIO leader Maran Brang Seng will enter the Kachin State parliament in February, to pursue her father’s struggle for a federal Burma.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Chinese ties warrant ‘special attention’, says Suu Kyi

    Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged to pay “special attention” to ties with China when her party takes office.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    NLD wins the election, now eyes 67% majority

    The NLD has won a majority of contested seats in both Houses. But with a 67 percent landslide, it could also edge out a USDP- military alliance.

    2015 Elections Analysis Lead Story News

    BURMA ELECTION: So far, so good

    Voting in Burma’s general election is well underway, and no major incidents have marred polling in the main cities.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Rangoon

    NLD or bust, say Rangoon voters

    According to a straw poll by Myanmar Now, voters in Rangoon cannot see beyond Suu Kyi’s party.

    2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics

    Activists should unite, says Khin Ma Ma Myo

    Khin Ma Ma Myo discusses politics in Burma, and the military’s continued control over the ministries of defence, home affairs and border security.

    Lead Story News Religion Society

    Burmese faith in omens, numbers, spirits eclipses political leanings

    They regularly hold festivals to seek the blessings of the spirits, sometimes breaking the limits of their finances in their spiritual quest.

    Lead Story Nayyidaw News Politics

    Shwe Mann sacking had ‘chilling effect’: US official

    The recent unseating of the chief of Burma’s ruling party had a “chilling effect” on the political climate in the Southeast Asian country and was a reminder of the “bad old days” of military dictatorship, a senior US diplomat said on Friday 11 September.

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    Shwe Mann survives as Right to Recall bill suspended

    The following DVB article has been edited into a style of English that should suit upper-immediate and advanced learners of the language.

    Interview: Fukuyama calls for Burmese to be patient video

    Economy Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics Video

    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.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Release political prisoners ahead of election, urges NGO

    The Former Political Prisoners’ Society plan to send a letter to President Thein Sein demanding the release of all political prisoners before the election.

    Phyo Phyo Aung appearing at the Tharawaddy courthouse on 8 June. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Lead Story News Politics Protest

    Bush honours Phyo Phyo Aung at graduation ceremony

    Classmates from a Bush Institute education program celebrated their graduation yesterday, honouring absent Burmese student activist Phyo Phyo Aung.

    Suu Kyi cuts the cake at her 70th birthday celebrations in Naypyidaw. (PHOTO: DVB).

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi celebrates 70th birthday with eyes on election

    Aung San Suu Kyi has entwined her life with Burmese politics. But as she turns 70 on Friday, ‘The Lady’ faces a huge challenge in her fight for freedom.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    Election commission promises conveniences for blind voters

    The Union Election Commission (UEC) has pledged to assist people with disabilities so they may conveniently vote in the upcoming general election.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    USDP leads push for constitional reform

    The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has urged parliament to draft a bill amending the 2008 Constitution.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi touches down in China

    NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Beijing on 10 June for a debut visit to Burma’s powerful neighbour.

    Aung San Suu Kyi sits with Chinese Ambassador Yang Houlan (right) and NLD colleague Tin Oo at Rangoon airport ahead of her flight to Beijing on Wednesday morning. (PHOTO: DVB).

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi heads to Beijing

    Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has departed for her diplomatic visit to China, where she will meet with members of the ruling Communist Party.

    File photo of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons)

    Interview Lead Story News Politics

    Suu Kyi visit ‘crucial’ to Sino-Burmese relations

    DVB interviews Burmese political analyst Dr Yan Myo Thein about the significance of Aung San Suu Kyi’s upcoming trip to China.

    The PLA have been practicing live fire drills along the Sino-Burmese border. (PHOTO: ChinMil.com.cn).

    Foreign Affairs Interview Lead Story Military News

    Chinese military show of force ‘nothing to worry about’

    DVB discusses China’s live fire exercise near the Chinese-Burmese border with Dr Hla Kyaw Zaw, who says there is nothing sinister about the drills.

    2015 Elections Arakan Lead Story News

    Arakan National Party members compete for candidacy

    Party members vying to stand for the party are subject to voting in a new, democratic internal system.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Artist arrested after casting New Year curse

    An internationally recognised Rangoon artist was arrested on Tuesday, after casting a written curse on the county’s government, police and military. He was later released.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Govt not backsliding on reforms, says Thein Sein

    Burma’s president rejects criticism that his govt has stalled on crucial reforms and has defended the army’s hold over politics.

    5,000 White Card holders stripped of NLD membership video

    Citizenship Lead Story News Politics Rohingya Video

    5,000 White Card holders stripped of NLD membership

    The opposition party says recent legislation forced the removal of non-citizens from their member list.

    DVB Debate: Is it possible to be a leader without joining the military? video

    DVB Debate Lead Story News

    DVB Debate: Is it possible to be a leader without joining the military?

    Aung San was famed as a solider and a politician. Many current Burmese leaders wish to emulate the man, but is it possible to be a civilian leader in Burma?

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