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    MPs debate definition of 'political prisoner'
    July 22, 2015in Lead Story, News, Parliament, Politics253by DVB
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    MPs debate definition of 'political prisoner'

    Political prisoners should not be given any kind of special treatment over criminal inmates, as the constitution stipulates all prisoners must be treated equally, says the Burmese government.

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    Parliament deals fatal blow to Suu Kyi’s presidential bid
    June 25, 2015in 2015 Elections, Constitution, Lead Story, News, Politics, Suu Kyi86by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Parliament deals fatal blow to Suu Kyi’s presidential bid

    MPs vote down a motion to amend a constitutional clause that prevents Suu Kyi seeking the presidency.

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    Shwe Mann scolds absent MPs
    February 17, 2015in Lead Story, News, Parliament, Politics19by DVB
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    Shwe Mann scolds absent MPs

    Noting that 103 of the 440 MPs were absent on Monday, the lower house speaker urged political parties to remind members of their duty to the country.

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    MPs pass bill to pay themselves higher salaries
    November 19, 2014in Lead Story, News, Parliament, Politics3by KO HTWE
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    MPs pass bill to pay themselves higher salaries

    Lawmakers will now be paid monthly salaries of between one million and 1.6 million kyat (US$1,000- $1,600), up from just 300,000 kyat per month.

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    MPs start debating Constitutional amendments
    November 14, 2014in Constitution, Lead Story, News, Parliament307by SHWE AUNG / DVB
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    MPs start debating Constitutional amendments

    Burma’s parliament began its much-anticipated debate on whether to amend the 2008 Constitution on Thursday.

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    Burmese military appoints two women MPs
    January 13, 2014in 2015 Elections, Lead Story, News0by KO HTWE
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    Burmese military appoints two women MPs

    The Burmese military has appointed two female officers for the first time as representatives in parliament. They have been named as Lt-Col Soe Soe Myint and Lt-Col San Thida Khin.

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