While parliament’s vote for a civilian president is greeted with optimism, the appointment of a junta-era figure to first vice-president concerns many.
Tag: Article 59 (f)
Suu Kyi to speed up presidential elections
Burma‘s democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is likely to speed up elections of the country’s president, in a last-minute change following weeks of talks with the military that has…
Amend 59(f) and 436, say ethnic MPs
Ethnic lawmakers have drawn up a report containing suggestions for constitutional amendment as sexpartite talks are slated to recommence.
NLD supporters in Mandalay rally for charter change
Hundreds gathered in central Burma’s Mandalay on Sunday demanding abolition of Article-59(f) of the 20008 Constitution, which bars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the presidency.
Thein Sein indicates support for constitutional amendment
Burma’s president suggests in radio speech that he does not want to prevent any Burmese citizen from running for the presidency, indicating that the government may support lifting the clause…