Apparently bowing to popular pressure, organisers of an aspirant political party have dropped a contentious effort to affix their brand to numerology that has been a symbol of Burma’s pro-democracy…
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‘Four Eights’ political party bid gets name tweak in face of criticism
A group of former members of the well-known 88 Generation Peace and Open Society activist group is looking to quell criticism of their attempt to enter electoral politics, planning to…
Military cannot hold power for eternity: Min Ko Naing
Min Ko Naing, head of the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society (88GPOS), spoke with DVB’s Aye Nai about Burma’s progress towards establishing a true federalist system under civilian rule.
Bullet Points: 8 August 2014
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Burma Govt denies president’s role in 88 crackdown
Government spokesman and newly-appointed Information Minister Ye Htut has rejected allegations that Burmese President Thein Sein played a significant role in the violent dismantling of nationwide protests in 1988.
Suu Kyi calls for unity during final day of 8888 commemoration
Activists, politicians and exiles met in Rangoon in the largest public memorial ceremony marking the democracy movement’s anniversary