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The generals who built Naypyitaw will not be forced from it via charter change; can the city’s old and new residents work together to manage a transition to democracy?
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Burma
A proposal by President U Win Myint to join an international anti-corruption training institution was approved by Parliament on Monday.
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy talks to one of the NLD’s point men on charter change about the party’s objectives for the process, and what’s at stake for the country.
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Burma
Some money for 1st half of fiscal 2018-19 has yet to be dispersed pending the results of tender process, deputy minister tells Parliament in response to NLD proposal.
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News
Tatmadaw appointees and their USDP allies plan a parliamentary show of force against constitutional changes proposed by NLD, ethnic parties.
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Burma
Spokesman says Washington’s sanctions against military leaders insult not just the Tatmadaw, but all Myanmar people.
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Burma
Incident follows bomb scare at party lawmakers’ living quarters in Naypyitaw, and comes amid tension over govt’s charter-amendment push.
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Specials
A graphic guide to the work of the joint parliamentary panel set up to draft changes to the 2008 Constitution, which submitted a list of 3,765 proposals on Monday.
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Burma
In proposed charter changes, ANP, SNLD and others call for immediate return to barracks, while the NLD suggests a gradual phasing out of the Tatmadaw from Parliament.
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Burma
USDP, others exploiting public’s lack of knowledge of Children’s Rights Law, claiming amendments will lead to citizenship for foreigners, President’s Office says.
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Dateline
This week, we talk about Parliament, the NLD’s relationship with ethnic parties and the chances for constitutional change before and after the 2020 election.
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Burma
A Party spokesperson says most of the complaints are fabricated by party members seeking to gain an advantage in upcoming elections.
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Commentary
The regional administration’s canceled budget request for 16 billion kyats for non-essential items was just the latest in an embarrassingly long line of missteps.
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Burma
President U Win Myint has proposed that each state and regional government create a ministry of immigration and human resources.
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News
Speaking on her 74th birthday, State Counselor reminds party’s lawmakers they have a duty to their country and constituents.
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