3.24.2010

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is entirely against the NLD doing party registration under these unjust laws. But she said this is her personal view, not an order or instruction to the party. The party should make the decision in accord with the democratic values.
—Nyan Win, a lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi

Voters Divided on NLD's Fate

By THE IRRAWADDY
Forty-four percent of respondents to an Irrawaddy survey say the NLD should not participate in the election, while 39 percent said it should.

NLD's Fate Still Uncertain

By BA KAUNG
Leaders of the National League for Democracy remain confused over how to decide on the fate of the party.

15 More Parties to Register

By KYAW THEIN KHA
Fifteen more parties have confirmed that they will register to take part in this year's election.

Top UN Briefing on Burma to Focus on Election Laws

By SAW YAN NAING
Ban Ki-moon invites his “Group of Friends on Myanmar” and representatives of Security Council countries to a meeting on Thursday to discuss the Burmese regime's election plans.

New Party to Form in Arakan State

By KO HTWE
A new Arakan political party, under the name Union of Myanmar National Force Arakan State Party, says it will register to compete in the election, according to party chairman Aye Kyaing.
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(Commentary) The long awaited electoral announcement was ultimately made by ... ‘Third Force’ parties register for election thumbnail

‘Third Force’ parties register for election

Some political parties including so-called Third Force parties have begun to register for Burma’s upcoming elections after the ruling junta last week announced regulations for political parties registration.
Suu Kyi ‘wouldn’t think of registering’ for elections thumbnail

Suu Kyi ‘wouldn’t think of registering’ for elections

Burma's opposition leader sets the record straight on her objections to elections laws but says she will leave it up to her party to decide Cracks appear in Burma opposition party thumbnail

Cracks appear in Burma opposition party

More than 60 people sign a petition urging the National League for Democracy not to run in elections as party spokesperson reasserts unity
Suu Kyi ‘wouldn’t think of registering’ for elections thumbnail

Suu Kyi ‘wouldn’t think of registering’ for elections

Burma's opposition leader sets the record straight on her objections to elections laws but says she will leave it up to her party to decide

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