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Fake elections
On 7 November Burma's dictatorship held its sham elections. It was clear what the result would be before a single vote had been cast.
The dictatorship's election laws prevented Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy from taking part. Severe restrictions on parties and candidates prevented any real campaigning and there were widespread allegations of voter intimidation and bribery during the election.
But even if the elections had been free and fair, it still wouldn't have made a difference because the new constitution is designed to maintain dictatorship.
See our press release for more details:
http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/news-stories/new-burma-government-does-not-have-to-include-any-elected-mps/8 <http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/news-stories/new-burma-government-does-not-have-to-include-any-elected-mps/8>
Aung San Suu Kyi to be released?
Aung San Suu Kyi's detention expires on Saturday 13 November and under Burmese law she should be released.
There is much speculation about whether or not Aung San Suu Kyi is about to be released. Burma's generals may be calculating that by releasing Aung San Suu Kyi they will receive so much positive publicity it will counter the negative attention on the election.
Obviously, we hope that Aung San Suu Kyi will be released. However, if she is released, the international community must not make the same mistake it has made in the past, hoping that this is a sign of change. Aung San Suu Kyi has been released twice before without there being any political change in the country. It is more likely that the dictatorship will try to use her release to try and persuade the international community to relax pressure on them.
Download our briefing on Aung San Suu Kyi here:
http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/burma-briefing/title/aung-san-suu-kyi1
Show your support for Aung San Suu Kyi – wear our Free Burma t-shirt!
They are fairtrade and organic and all profits go to the Burma Campaign UK.
Buy yours here:
http://www.backstreet-merch.com/bands/burma/default.asp <http://www.backstreet-merch.com/bands/burma/default.asp>
Thank you for your support.
Anna
Burma Campaign UK
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Fake elections
On 7 November Burma's dictatorship held its sham elections. It was clear what the result would be before a single vote had been cast.
The dictatorship's election laws prevented Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy from taking part. Severe restrictions on parties and candidates prevented any real campaigning and there were widespread allegations of voter intimidation and bribery during the election.
But even if the elections had been free and fair, it still wouldn't have made a difference because the new constitution is designed to maintain dictatorship.
See our press release for more details:
http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/news-stories/new-burma-government-does-not-have-to-include-any-elected-mps/8 <http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/news-stories/new-burma-government-does-not-have-to-include-any-elected-mps/8>
Aung San Suu Kyi to be released?
Aung San Suu Kyi's detention expires on Saturday 13 November and under Burmese law she should be released.
There is much speculation about whether or not Aung San Suu Kyi is about to be released. Burma's generals may be calculating that by releasing Aung San Suu Kyi they will receive so much positive publicity it will counter the negative attention on the election.
Obviously, we hope that Aung San Suu Kyi will be released. However, if she is released, the international community must not make the same mistake it has made in the past, hoping that this is a sign of change. Aung San Suu Kyi has been released twice before without there being any political change in the country. It is more likely that the dictatorship will try to use her release to try and persuade the international community to relax pressure on them.
Download our briefing on Aung San Suu Kyi here:
http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/index.php/news-and-reports/burma-briefing/title/aung-san-suu-kyi1
Show your support for Aung San Suu Kyi – wear our Free Burma t-shirt!
They are fairtrade and organic and all profits go to the Burma Campaign UK.
Buy yours here:
http://www.backstreet-merch.com/bands/burma/default.asp <http://www.backstreet-merch.com/bands/burma/default.asp>
Thank you for your support.
Anna
Burma Campaign UK
--
Support our work: Donate to the Burma Campaign UK and make a difference today. You can be sure your donation will make a difference. Supporting the Burma Campaign UK is one of the most effective ways of supporting the struggle to free Burma.
Donate now: http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/donate
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Burma Campaign UK
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Registered office address
28 Charles Square
London N1 6HT
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