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NLD unlikely to win in diverse Rakhine state
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/11/2015
» SITTWE, MYANMAR - Despite the nationwide popularity of Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, neither her National League for Democracy (NLD) nor the ruling military-backed Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) are likely to win Sunday's polls in ethnically diverse Rakhine state, where deadly sectarian riots between Buddhists and Muslims occurred in 2012.
Poll observers admit they are muzzled
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/11/2015
» Independent election observers who will monitor Myanmar's general election on Sunday acknowledge their ability to criticise the government is limited, but despite the curbs hold out hope the elections will go smoothly.
PM urged to raise plight of jailed activists
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/10/2012
» The Friends of Veera-Ratree group and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have urged Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to raise the plight of two Thai activists jailed in Cambodia during her visit to Phnom Penh next month.
Talks continue between authorities, ethnic groups
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/04/2012
» YANGON - Negotiations between Naypyidaw and Rakhine and Karen ethnic groups are continuing separately as planned in Myanmar's capital right after the April 1 by-elections that brought the National League for Democracy (NLD) party chaired by Noble laureate Aung San Suu Kyi into the parliament.
Local, foreign observers prepare for landmark poll
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/03/2012
» YANGON: Despite allegations of irregularities, international and local observers are getting ready for tomorrow's landmark by-elections.
Hopes run high for NLD poll win
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2012
» YANGON: Optimism is running high for the National League for Democracy (NLD) over the possibility of its iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi winning the by-election on Sunday.
By-election mania in Myanmar
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/03/2012
» YANGON - Optimism is running high for the National League for Democracy (NLD) and its formidable leader Aung San Suu Kyi to win in Sunday's by-elections and discussions are now focussing on how soon they can deliver reforms, address poverty and handle ethnic reconciliation.
Anfrel calls for Myanmar sincerity
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/03/2012
» Myanmar's "political openness should be unconditional", the chief of an Asian election watchdog said on Thursday after she and two aides were deported from the country.