The NLD Makes its Move

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What lies ahead for the party that has led Burma?s democracy movement for more than two decades now that it has refused to register for this year?s election?... "The decision by the National League for Democracy (NLD) not to register for this year?s planned general election should come as no surprise. Given the regime?s unjust election laws, which were designed to prevent NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners from participating in the election or even remaining as members of their respective parties, it was perhaps inevitable. But even so, it raises serious concerns about how the party plans to continue its push for democracy in Burma now that its very existence is in jeopardy..."

Creator/author: 

Aung Zaw, Yeni

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"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 4

Date of Publication: 

2010-04-00

Date of entry: 

2010-04-19

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English

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