The change from SLORC to SPDC (November 1997)

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Description: The new face in the corridors of power in Rangoon might be an entirely new vintage. Either way, they have some challenges ahead of them. What now remains to be seen is whether these young men, can tackle the country?s economic problems and whether they will open a regular dialogue with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi after years of on again, off again dithering.
Creator/author: By Nussara Sawatsawang, Bangkok Post
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: Analysis of the change from SLORC to SPDC "The SLORC started restructuring itself into the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) on November 15,1997, announcing a series of notifications: No. 1/97, 2/97, 3/97. Burma watchers have offered different opinions about what the changes really mean. In fact, the military always makes superficial changes whenever it faces a political crisis. Over the past 35 years, the military junta has changed the name of country three times, changed the constitution twice and has adopted four different names for its ruling body — the latest being the SPDC..."
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: "Burma?s ruling military junta caught everyone by surprise when the ruling generals declared the SLORC dissolved and announced the formation of a new junta under the name of the SPDC. The 19-member SPDC consists of four generals who held top positions in SLORC and a host of new generals. They include the heads of the navy and air force and, most crucially, the commanders of military zones (sit taing). There was also a cabinet reshuffle and the formation of a "new" 39-member cabinet, and a 14-member Advisory Council..."
Creator/author: By Chao-Tzang Yawnghwe
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No.7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: "The SLORC was dissolved and the SPDC came into being. Many analysts have suggested that this is merely "old wine in new bottles". In many ways, yes, but it may signal a shift in tactics although probably not overall strategy. One reason for forming a new government may have been so that the military leaders could distance themselves from the 1990 election issue..."
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: "It was Tazaungdei Pwe, the festival of lights, but most Burmese were too preoccupied with political events to enjoy the celebration fully. An official radio bulletin had announced the nine year-old State Law and Order Restoration Council had been dissolved and replaced by the State Peace and DevelopmentCouncil SPDC. The announcement surprised many Burmese..."
Creator/author: By Aung Zaw
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: "Burma?s generals have long looked enviously upon their counterparts in Indonesia. That country?s military has two things the Rangoon junta covets: a permanent role in governing its country, and acceptance by the international community. On November 15, Burma?s military government made a stab towards achieving both. Taking a leaf from the Indonesian book, the SLORC retitled itself as the slightly less ntimidating "State Peace and Development Council."..."
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: Analysis of the name change• The outside pressure • SLORC?s unfinished business • Repressive rule "Can the Security Council provide the UN with the clout needed to trigger change in Burma?..." _The US has at last achieved its objective of getting the issue of Burma o­n the UN Security Council?s formal agenda—over the expected objections of China and Russia..._
Creator/author: By Aung Lwin Oo
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: "To many, the SLORC was dissolving itself and being replaced by a new ruling body the SPDC came as a surprise..."
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7
1997-12-00
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: English
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