USDP condemns plan to allow Rohingyas right to travel
“Security and rule of law in the nation are at critical risk,” said a party statement.
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Coalition of political parties led by USDP in attack mode at home, abroad
About one-fifth of Burma’s political parties have raised their collective voice in opposition to matters both foreign and domestic, chiding UK lawmakers for what they deem undue criticism of the crisis in Rakhine State and panning proposed amendments to legislation on protesting that has been scrutinised for years.
USDP wades into furore over Reuters reporters’ arrest
The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has injected itself into the debate over two Reuters journalists who were detained last week, with a party official saying they should be released if not guilty of wrongdoing.
UEC, USDP to face off over electoral body’s impartiality
The Union Election Commission has summoned a spokesperson for the Union Solidarity and Development Party to provide evidence after the latter questioned the commission’s ability to rule on electoral disputes impartially.
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Election Commission rejects USDP accusation of bias
Speaking to DVB after the UEC released its statement today, USDP’s Nandar Hla Myint retorted that the Commission “could not be trusted” to be impartial.
USDP lawmaker removed from Shan State legislature seat
The Union Election Commission announces that a member of the Shan State legislature from the Union Solidarity and Development Party will be unseated, with the National League for Democracy runner-up in a by-election held earlier this year taking his place.
USDP demands govt address Ma Ba Tha’s concerns
“Whether the Ma Ba Tha continues or ceases to exist depends entirely on the policies of the NLD government,” said Nandar Hla Myint.
USDP says it will disclose assets if NLD does too
The Union Solidarity and Development Party says it would not hesitate to disclose its assets if the National League for Democracy government and members of Parliament were also to do so.
USDP hits back at NLD’s fake news accusations
The USDP said Win Htein should take responsibility for his “heedless remarks”, while the military also lambasted the NLD veteran.
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Magwe embezzlement accusations are politically motivated, says USDP
Denial of graft comes as incumbent chief minister threatens to sue USDP if it fails to return the missing funds.
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NLD losing support, says USDP
The USDP noted that the NLD won 81 percent of the vote in 2015, but just 47 percent in last week’s by-elections.
USDP MP threatens action against speculation tying him to Ko Ni killing
Lawmaker Lin Zaw Tun, a classmate of the Defence Services Academy graduate who allegedly masterminded the plot to kill prominent lawyer Ko Ni, has threatened to sue those speculating that he was involved in the assassination.
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USDP adopts ruling party mantra, with a twist, in by-election manifesto
Promising “real change” in a thinly veiled shot at the ruling National League for Democracy, the Union Solidarity and Development Party made its case to voters in a broadcast on Tuesday evening, less than two months out from a 1 April by-election.
Thein Sein spurs USDP ahead of by-elections
“Only by winning can we be represented in parliament, and ultimately form a government,” said former President Thein Sein.
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.
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USDP blasts NLD for ‘rampant’ crime
A newspaper published by Burma’s former ruling party claims that crime has sharply risen in the less than five months that the NLD has been in power.
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USDP member sued for loudspeaker tirade against Suu Kyi
He played in public a video file that had been circulating on social media of a man ranting in vile language about Suu Kyi and the government, calling the state counsellor a “whore”.
USDP petition calls for emergency meeting
As the USDP leadership calls for greater unity, more than half the party’s central committee members say an emergency meeting is needed to discuss a recent purge.
Shwe Mann confirms USDP expulsion
In a post on his Facebook page, Shwe Mann said that the move by the party’s current leadership would not deter him from engaging in active public service.
USDP member arrested for defamatory Suu Kyi social media post
A USDP member has been arrested for posting a defamatory image of Aung San Suu Kyi on social media during the election campaign period.
Why Meikhtila embraced USDP
Fears of a return of religious violence, favours from the ruling party and a large army presence conspired to land the USDP a standout victory in Meikhtila.
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Will USDP cry foul?
Starting today, parties can officially contest results from the election, and the USDP is set to do just that.
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We ‘will accept any outcome’: USDP vice-chairman
Htay Oo has admitted defeat in his own bid to win a seat, but media reports that the USDP have conceded the election are unfounded.
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Could USDP’s ‘shy voters’ swing the election?
The ruling party hopes undeclared supporters will turn out to boost candidates on election day.
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Shwe Mann remains party candidate: USDP
Burma’s ruling party has quashed rumours that it has expelled its former chairman Shwe Mann.
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‘USDP members have right to join Ma-Ba-Tha’
Moulmein USDP candidate Dr. Toe Toe Aung discusses his campaign challenges and offers some frank insight into the links between the Ma-Ba-Tha and USDP.
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USDP candidate sees blood red
A USDP candidate and has likened to the NLD colours to red, in a bizarre rally speech referencing the Martyrs’ Mausoleum bombing in South Korea.
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Coco Islands: an unlikely new battleground for NLD, USDP
NLD candidate accuses ruling party of spiking his chances by refusing him access to the remote cluster of Indian Ocean islands.
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Monks are helping USDP, says NLD candidate
An NLD candidate in Pegu Division has accused his rivals from the ruling USDP of drafting Buddhist monks to garner votes and verbally attack the opposition.
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USDP takes swipe at Suu Kyi-Obama kiss
“Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.
