New Opposition Party Takes Shape in Burma
A split within the Burmese opposition has led to some members leaving the defunct National League for Democracy to create a new party, the National Democratic Force, after authorities abolished the NLD for failing to register according to the military regime's strict election laws.
A split within Burma’s opposition has led to some members leaving the defunct National League for Democracy to create a new party, the National Democratic Force, after Burmese authorities abolished the NLD for failing to register according to the military regime’s strict election laws. — JCL
Wait, before you go…The Voice of America:
Members of Burma’s now defunct opposition party, the National League for Democracy, have split to form a new party and contest this year’s controversial elections.
The National League for Democracy confirmed Friday that some members have split off to form a new party to be called the National Democratic Force.
The split came after authorities dissolved the NLD for failing to register as required under the military government’s strict election laws.
More than 25 senior members broke ranks with the NLD, and plan to register as the NDF to contest this year’s elections.
If you're reading this, you probably already know that non-profit, independent journalism is under threat worldwide. Independent news sites are overshadowed by larger heavily funded mainstream media that inundate us with hype and noise that barely scratch the surface. We believe that our readers deserve to know the full story. Truthdig writers bravely dig beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that tells you what’s really happening and who’s rolling up their sleeves to do something about it.
Like you, we believe a well-informed public that doesn’t have blind faith in the status quo can help change the world. Your contribution of as little as $5 monthly or $35 annually will make you a groundbreaking member and lays the foundation of our work.
Support Truthdig
In the first installment of a two-part interview, Robert Scheer meets the renowned thinker for the first time to discuss world politics.
The campaign to push the Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority, out of the country continues despite international condemnation.
Narratives about his supporters leave out important data; Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is under pressure to condemn the Rohingya massacre.
Horrific attacks on Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar, which have forced thousands to flee in recent days, have elicited no interest from the mass media.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.