7-Step Roadmap (Step 6): Convening of Hluttaws attended by Hluttaw members in accordance with the new constitution (commentary
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• In the months leading up to the convening of
the Parliament, SPDC Chairman Sr Gen Than
Shwe issues a series of laws designed to
maintain the military?s grip on power.
• On 31 January, the People?s Assembly and the
National Assembly convene amid tight security
in Naypyidaw for Burma?s first parliamentary
session in 22 years. Many MPs complain about
being subjected to detention-like living
conditions.
• The laws governing parliamentary proceedings
gag MPs and restrict civilian access to the
Parliament. The regime also bars domestic
journalists and foreign correspondents from
covering parliamentary proceedings.
• Lack of genuine debate characterizes the
proceedings. In the parliamentary question
time, ministers brush off questions that deal
with important issues and refuse to address the
substantive issues raised by the MPs.
• USDP and military-appointed MPs and the
Speakers in both Houses of Parliament blocked
87% of the proposals submitted, including a
proposal on national reconciliation.
• USDP and military-appointed MPs prioritize the
regime?s political agenda above the critical
political and socio-economic issues that affect
the daily life of the Burmese people. The
Parliament approves resolutions to oppose
economic sanctions and express gratitude to
the SPDC.
• After convening the Parliament, the regime continues to commit crimes against
humanity and war crimes. Tatmadaw troops attack and forcibly displace
hundred of civilians as part of their military offensives in ethnic areas. The
regime also continues to arbitrarily detain and imprison dissidents.
Source/publisher:
ALTSEAN-Burma
Date of publication:
2011-05-11
Date of entry/update:
2011-05-13
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REUTERS - Myanmar?s new parliament convened for the first time on Monday and will begin choosing a civilian president, the country?s first non-military ruler since the army seized power in the former British colony in 1962.
Below are details about the new political system, which still leaves the military in a dominant position.
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Reuters
Date of publication:
2011-01-31
Date of entry/update:
2011-02-10
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