MEDIA
Local Election Reportage Highlights Step Forward for Long-Censored Sector
For many observers, local media coverage during the election period underlined the break from past restrictions and the crucial role of the fourth estate.
CONFLICT
Meiktila: How USDP Won in a Traumatized City
Fears of religious violence, favors from the ruling party and a large presence of army personnel conspired to land the USDP a standout victory in Meiktila.
ETHNIC ISSUES
In Mudon Race, Mon State Chief Presses Claim for Second Term
In Mon State’s Mudon Township, a host of hopefuls competing for a seat in the local parliament face stiff competition from incumbent state chief Ohn Myint.
CONFLICT
Denied a Vote, Refugees in Thailand Keep Hopes for Return in Check
Few of the 110,000 Burmese refugees living in Thailand believe Sunday’s vote will herald a tangible improvement in their lives.
Women are going all in for a chance at ethnic ministerial posts, bringing with them an agenda of workers’ rights, education and healthcare reform.
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RANGOON — Few are facing a more exhausting campaign bout than those seeking election as Burma’s...
Both sides agreed to follow the people’s wish to collaborate for the country’s stability, rule of law, national unity and development.
- Burma Army, following a meeting between military commander-in-chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and NLD chairwoman Aung San Suu Kyi
FEATURE
In Burma, Not All Votes Are Created Equal
Malapportionment, or population disparity among voting districts, violates a central tenet of democracy but also raises concerns of fraud and intimidation.
FEATURE
Burma’s New Nationalist Party Surges into Election Race
The National Development Party may only be a few months old, but it is already an electoral force to be reckoned with.
ELECTION 2015
‘Special Police’ Get Ready for Burma Elections
More than 40,000 new police officers drafted in to provide security for the vote begin training in preparation for their deployment ahead of election day.
FEATURE
Electoral Wins are Tall Order for Small Parties in Chin State
Of all the disadvantages candidates face in the mountainous state, a number of contenders said transportation is by far the biggest challenge.