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While Burmese political activists and the international community focus on the election, the people of Burma don’t see the elections as bringing any hope of change. — Zoya Phan, international coordinator of the Burma Campaign UK |
NLD Says 'No' to Election |
By THE IRRAWADDY |
The National League for Democracy's decision not to register for this year's election was made unanimously. |
Junta on Collision Course with Asia |
By WAI MOE |
With a series of visits by Asian leaders lined up, Naypyidaw faces rebukes and criticism over its handling of the election process. |
NLD Will be Gagged: Media Sources |
By KO HTWE |
Burmese publications have reportedly been told by the regime's Press Scrutiny Board that they can carry special election sections provided they don't report on political parties that fail to register. |
Exile Groups Support NLD Rejection of Registration |
By KYAW THEIN KHA |
Exiled political groups welcome the National League for Democracy decision not to register and take part in the Burmese election. |
Thangyat Songs Ridicule Than Shwe's Election |
By LAWI WENG |
The planned election is one of the main targets of this year's traditional Thangyat album of satire, poetry and music produced by Burmese activists living in India. |
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