Burma?s protracted electoral process leaves political parties frustrated... "It is well into 2010, but the Burmese military junta has yet to announce a date for this year?s election. Some political parties that have applied for registration are still waiting to hear if their applications have been approved by the Union Election Commission (EC). For the parties whose registrations have been approved, a new process has begun: a 90-day recruitment drive to complete a party membership list. By the time these lists are submitted, it will already be well into September, with still no indication of when campaign can begin..."