News

Myanmar: A lurch on Myanmar's road to democracy, Asia Times Online (2007).

This article deals with Myanmar's slow-moving constitution-drafting after nearly 14 years, in which after a national referendum, will pave the way for a political transition from military to civilian rule.

Burma completes charter outline, BBC (2007).

This article deals with Burma's military leaders’ declaration on the completion of the 14 years constitutional talks, and formally closed the National Convention.

Myanmar junta claims step to democracy, but critic condemns 'sham process', International Herald Tribune (2007).

This article deals with the constitutional convention in Myanmar that produced a set of charter guidelines. However Western nations have criticized the process as an undemocratic show designed to produce an undemocratic constitution.

Myanmar: What next for Burma's generals? BBC (2007).

This article deals with Burma's military rulers future and the possible "end-of-regime" scenarios to look at in other countries; specifically Indonesia.

Myanmar: Military and democracy party take steps toward talks in Myanmar, The Jakarta Post (2007).

This article deals with the junta and National League for Democracy’s cautious and conciliatory steps to ease a vehement, two-decade-long deadlock.

Burma junta in constitution move, BBC (2007).

This article deals with Burma's military rulers who are setting up a committee to draft a new constitution as reported by the state media.

Myanmar junta forms committee to draft new constitution, The Jakarta Post (2007).

This article deals with Myanmar's ruling junta’s creation of a committee to draft the country's long-delayed constitution to lead to free elections.

Myanmar announces vote in 2010, Al Jazeera (2008).

This article deals with Myanmar's military government announcement to hold a referendum on a new constitution in May, followed by multi-party elections in 2010, the first in two decades.

Myanmar referendum law allows free voting, open counting of votes, China View (2008).

This article deals with Myanmar's constitutional referendum law, published in state media, for May referendum.

New Burma constitution published, BBC (2008).

This article deals with the published new constitution for Referendum that will be held May 10 2008.

Myanmar's announcement of new elections met with skepticism, International Herald Tribune (2008)

This article deals with the reaction surrounding referendum on the constitution to be held in Myanmar on May 8 2008 and election in 2010.

Myanmar: Cracks in constitution divide Myanmar, Asia Times Online (2008).

This article deals with Myanmar's new constitution to be approved at a national referendum on May 10.

[···]

 

Myanmar's spoiled vote for democracy, Asia Times Online (2008).

This article deals with Myanmar’s May 10 national referendum on a new constitution.

Burmese vote across cyclone zone, The Sydney Morning Herald (2008).

This article deals with Burmese voters in cyclone-hit regions who went to the polls for a referendum on a new constitution.

Myanmar: Democracy and death in Myanmar, Asia Times (2008)

This article deals with the situation of the referendum on the new charter in Burma's worst cyclone-hit areas.