ELECTION 2015
Yamethin Election Result Prompts Rival ‘Abuse of Religion’ Complaints
Burma’s two biggest political parties have crossed swords in Mandalay, where each side has accused the other of illegally using religion to further their campaigns.
ELECTION 2015
‘Collaboration’ the Word as Suu Kyi Meets Thein Sein, Army Chief
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Burma’s two most powerful men for separate talks amid a power transition that may not be complete until early April.
EXECUTIVE
Win Htein: Suu Kyi Can Be President Within 5 Years
A spokesperson for the NLD expresses confidence that Suu Kyi can amend Burma’s Constitution and assume the presidency within five years.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Mon Rights Group Gives Voice to Disenfranchised Voters
A new report focused on a no-vote area of Karen State says the presence of armed groups should not be used as a “blanket justification for poll closures.”
ELECTION 2015
Analysts Hope Dialogue is ‘Different from Previous Meetings’
Political leaders and analysts tell The Irrawaddy what they expect to see from Wednesday’s meetings between Aung San Suu Kyi, Thein Sein and Min Aung Hlaing.
ELECTION 2015
Thein Sein, Min Aung Hlaing Agree to Meet Suu Kyi
The president and commander-in-chief have agreed to separately meet with the NLD leader, ending nearly three weeks of uncertainty in the wake of the election.
Aung San Suu Kyi summons her newly elected representatives to encourage discipline as her National League for Democracy (NLD) party assumes power early next year.
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RANGOON — Aung San Suu Kyi summoned her newly elected representatives on Saturday...
ETHNIC ISSUES
Ethnic Politicians Welcome Diversity in New Govt
Political parties welcome remarks by Suu Kyi that her administration will include ethnic minorities among its cabinet and promote national reconciliation.
EXECUTIVE
Suu Kyi says Myanmar cabinet to include ethnic groups, other parties
Burma’s next cabinet will include members of other political parties and representatives of ethnic minorities, the NLD leader has said.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi Confirms Meeting with Grandson of Ex-Dictator
Aung San Suu Kyi acknowledged Thursday to meeting the grandson of ex-dictator Snr-Gen Than Shwe last week, without divulging the content of the discussion.