National League for Democracy: R.I.P…?
Four luminaries of the pro-democracy movement – Zoya Phan, U Win Tin, Harn Yawnghwe and Aung Naing Oo – chart the past and future of Burma’s principal opposition party
Rakhine crisis a ‘challenge to national sovereignty and dignity,’ says NLD
The National League for Democracy addressed the crisis in Rakhine State in a statement marking Independence Day on Thursday, with the party describing the situation in the country’s west as a “challenge to national sovereignty and dignity.”
Interfaith rally invokes co-existence, chides international community’s criticism
Speaking at an interfaith gathering, the head of the Rangoon archdiocese denounced the international community’s criticism of Burma over the ongoing Arakan crisis and asked for international support as the country works to resolve the issues blighting its westernmost state.
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UEC approves re-registry of Arakan League for Democracy
Burma’s Union Election Commission has allowed the registration of the Arakan League for Democracy, re-establishing a political party that was a formidable competitor in national polls 27 years ago but may further fracture ethnic Arakanese political solidarity in future votes.
Muslim man attacked by Buddhist nationalists in Meikhtila
A Muslim man was attacked by Buddhist nationalists after a neighbour heard him talking about religion and told the Ma Ba Tha.
Nationalists and Naypyidaw at odds over protest against religion minister
A Buddhist nationalist organisation and local authorities in Naypyidaw are at loggerheads over a planned protest in the capital aimed at Burma’s minister for religious affairs and scheduled for tomorrow.
Yangon University, students and the state of national affairs, once again
Diana Hunyh examines the historical and contemporary controversy of the Rangoon University Student Union.
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International community urged to pressure govt on UN probe cooperation
Over 20 human rights organisations issue a call to the international community, urging world leaders to pressure the Burmese government into cooperating with a United Nations fact-finding mission on alleged human rights violations in Arakan State and elsewhere in the country.
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Calls mount for international probe into Arakan State abuses
Human rights advocates both at home and abroad this week issued calls for the creation of an independent, international commission of inquiry into allegations of serious human rights abuses committed by Burmese security forces in northern Arakan State.
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Arakan nationalists reject Kofi Annan’s Commission
The hardline Arakan National Party (ANP) has called for the newly formed Arakan Commission, headed by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, to be dissolved, calling its mandate “unacceptable”. The nine-member[…]
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Nationalist monk warns NLD about taking on Ma Ba Tha
A Buddhist monk who is a regional spokesperson for Ma Ba Tha said the new NLD-led government should avoid a showdown with Burma’s nationalist movement.
Migrant children left out of new democracy
“The kids are getting older and they won’t be able to return to Burma until their parents make some money. So they just grow older and older.”
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Arakan nationalists demand control of state parliament
The Arakan National Party has said that it will dominate a minority government formed in Burma’s westernmost state, warning the NLD not to get in its way.
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Suu Kyi meets Shwe Mann, international ambassadors
Suu Kyi met with Shwe Mann to discuss national reconciliation in the wake of her historic election victory earlier this month.
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Pro-nationalist sentiment dismissed on election day
The NLD’s landslide victory over the USDP is seen to many as a dismissal of the anti-Mulism rhetoric that was employed by Ma-Ba-Tha during the election.
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Arakan nationalist concedes loss
The Arakan National Party chairman has conceded defeat to his National League for Democracy rival counterpart.
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The national election debate
On DVB Debate’s National Election Debate, senior members from across the political spectrum met at the Inya Lake Hotel in Rangoon on 4 November to champion their policies ahead of the 8 November general election.
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New nationalist party surges into election race
The National Development Party (NDP) may only be a few months old, but it already an electoral force to be reckoned with.
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International and domestic observers offer mixed reviews of ceasefire
While foreign observers largely praised the NCA signing, leaders from some ethnic groups that did not accede to the accord expressed their skepticism.
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‘We see, we come, we conquer’- Arakan National Party
Burma’s elections are likely to worsen the plight of the oppressed Rohingya Muslim community, with the ANP Buddhist party gaining power in Arakan State.
VIDEO: Suu Kyi appeals for international flood aid
Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has appealed for international assistance for Burma’s flood disaster, in a video posted to her Facebook account.
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NLD: Migrant crisis solution lies in rule of law, democracy
In a 1 June statement the NLD NLD pointed to communal violence in western Burma’s Arakan State as one of the principal causes of the crisis.
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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.
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68th Mon National Day celebrated
Mon people in Burma held colourful celebrations on Wednesday to celebrate the 68th Mon National Day.
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MP: Dhammazedi bell search a ‘national shenanigan’
An MP says the highly publicised recovery attempt of the Dhammazedi Bell which ended in failure was a “national shenanigan” and the organisers should be charged with fraud.
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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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Suu Kyi reiterates call for national reconciliation
Addressing 260 representatives from across Karen State, Suu Kyi proclaimed that the NLD is an “all-ethnic party” and would compete as such in the next general election.
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Thein Sein warns press against ‘endangering’ national security
Media workers lambasted Thein Sein’s recent speech where he said that press members will face punishments if they “endanger” national security.
US delegation discusses electoral reform with democracy groups
A delegation of US officials met with representatives from the National League for Democracy party and the Karen State Progressive Party in Karen State’s capital Hpa-an on Monday.
Newly formed Rakhine National Party appoints leadership
The Rakhine National Party – a merger of the ALD and the RNDP – has appointed ALD chairman Aye Thar Aung as the new party’s chair and RNDP chairman Aye Maung as deputy-chair.
