The Democratic Question of Burma by Zin Linn
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Burma: Human Rights Commission fails to act on religious riots
By Zin Linn Mar 29, 2013
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) issued Statement No. 2/2013 on the conflict in Kachin State Thursday, The New Light of Myanmar said today. The Commission said in its statement that the Union Peace-Making Committee and KIO delegation were able to issue a joint statement at the peace talks held at Shweli (Ruili) of
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Burma: Media restrictions remain as private dailies prepare to publish
By Zin Linn Mar 28, 2013
In light of recent efforts by the government, many people believe that Burma is in the process of real political reform. While the majority of Burmese people hope for a genuine chapter of democratic changes, the quasi-civilian government wants to control the country under limited or guided democracy. Above all, citizens are demanding freedom of
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Burma Army’s boss calls for stronger armed forces
By Zin Linn Mar 28, 2013
“Tatmadaw (Burma Army) always safeguards the country while protecting the country from the outbreaks of racial and political conflicts. It is Tatmadaw’s national politics,” said Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, at the military parade for the 68th Anniversary Armed Forces Day yesterday, the state-run media said today. “We are a military
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Analysis: Can Burma negotiate with ethnic rebels for genuine peace?
By Zin Linn Mar 22, 2013
The government of Burma has released a number of statements indicating its willingness to reach an agreement with ethnic armed groups and political opponents, both domestic and exiled. Unfortunately, those offers have been considered contradictory. Ethnic minorities have been suffering through five decades of brutal military maneuvers in the name of national unity. Attacks on
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Does Burma’s review of constitution hold hope for Suu Kyi?
By Zin Linn Mar 19, 2013
Parliamentarians from Burma’s ruling party on March 15 took the first step towards the possible revision of the constitution which was drawn up under the previous military junta and intentionally vetoes the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the presidency. The constitution says that candidates whose spouses or offspring are citizens of a foreign
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Can Suu Kyi appease villagers on copper mine question?
By Zin Linn Mar 16, 2013
After the ‘Commission on Let-pa-daung Copper-mine Project’ recommended that the project should go ahead, several annoyed local villagers expressed dissatisfaction and complained to the commission’s chairperson Aung San Suu Kyi on a conclusion that sided with the military’s Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (UMEHL). Burma Nobel laureate and Nobel laureate Suu Kyi on Thursday
