Election Monitor No.49

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Election Monitor No.49 Euro-Burma Office 10 November 22 November 2010 Election Monitor ELECTION MONITOR NO. 49 DIPLOMATS OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OBSERVE VOTING PROCESS IN VARIOUS STATES AND REGIONS Representatives of foreign embassies and UN agencies based in Myanmar, members of the Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club and local journalists observed the polling stations and studied the casting of votes at a number of polling stations on the day of the elections. According the state-run media, the diplomats and guests were organized into small groups and conducted to the various regions and states to witness the elections. The following are the number of polling stations and number of eligible voters for the various regions and states:1 1. Kachin State - 866 polling stations for 824,968 eligible voters. 2. Magway Region- 4436 polling stations in 1705 wards and villages with 2,695,546 eligible voters 3. Chin State - 510 polling stations with 66827 eligible voters 4. Sagaing Region - 3,307 polling stations with 3,114,222 eligible voters in 125 constituencies 5. Bago Region - 1251 polling stations and 1057656 voters 6. Shan State (North ) - 1268 polling stations in five districts, 19 townships and 839 wards/ villages and there were 1,060,807 eligible voters. 7. Shan State(East) - 506 polling stations and 331,448 eligible voters 8. Shan State (South)- 908,030 eligible voters cast votes at 975 polling stations 9. Mandalay Region - 653 polling stations where more than 85,500 eligible voters 10. Rakhine State - 2824 polling stations and over 1769000 eligible voters in 17 townships in Rakhine State, 1267 polling stations and over 863000 eligible voters in Sittway District and 139 polling stations and over 146000 eligible voters in Sittway Township. 11. Taninthayi Region - 1030 polling stations were opened in 12 constituencies of over 690,000 eligible voters 12. Kayah State - N/A (information not made available) 13. Mon State - N/A - 14. Kayin State - N/A - 15. Ayeyawady Region- N/A - 16. Yangon Region - N/A - REMONSTRATIONS WITH THE UEC ON REPRESENTATIVES ELECT On 17 November, the Union Election Commission (UEC) informed the political parties that if they want to remonstrate with the commission about the representatives-elect, they can do so by writing them a letter, in accordance with their rules and regulations. The letter said that political parties are to send a letter of objection to the UEC in accordance with the Election Rule 87 and Articles 67 and 68 of the respective Election Laws if they want to object a representative-elect or to claim the voting in the constituency is unfair. They also warned political parties who have made allegations to foreign 2 media that they are acting against Article 64 of the Election Laws. 1 Diplomats of foreign missions observe voting process in various states and regions - http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs09/NLM2010-11- 08.pdf (NLM) 8 November 2010 & http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs09/NLM2010-11-09.pdf (NLM ) 9 November 2010 1 Euro-Burma Office 10 November 22 November 2010 Election Monitor INDEPENDENT PLANS TO EXIT POLITICS An independent candidate in Nay Pyi Taw has abandoned his dream of becoming a parliamentarian forever after losing out to a candidate from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) during the elections. U Tin Aye, aged 68, was running for election in the Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) constituency in Lewe Township, Nay Pyi Taw. Initially, he had planned to file an official complaint against the outcome of the election results but later decided to later not to pursue the matter. He now plans to retire from politics and plans to start his own business. During the elections, U Tin Aye was competing against U Htay Win from the USDP and U Myint Oo from the National Unity Party (NUP). State media confirmed on 12 November that Htay Win had claimed the seat, with 68.5 per cent of total valid votes while U Myint Oo received 22 per cent, and U Tin Aye finished third on 9.5 per cent, with 11,392 votes. The figures show 76.3 percent of the 164,838 eligible voters cast a valid vote in Lewe.3 DESPITE FEW WINS, DEMOCRATIC PARTY RESOLVES TO FIGHT ON The Democratic Party (Myanmar) will continue to push for democratic change in Myanmar despite winning only three seats at the elections, chairman U Thu Wai said. The party fielded 47 candidates and three of its members were elected to the Region/State Hluttaws in Bahan (1) and Bahan (2) constituencies, Yangon Region while a third candidate was elected in Chanayethanzan (2) in Mandalay Region respectively. U Thu Wai added that “the election is just one process, one step. Our party is going to continue to exist and expand. We will continue with our plan which includes focusing on education, health and the social welfare of the public.”4 UNITY DEMOCRACY PARTY OF KACHIN STATE WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND MEMBERSHIP The Chairman of the Unity Democracy Party of Kachin State (UDPKS), Khet Tein Nan said that prior to the convening of parliament, the party would set out to recruit new members while at the same time take steps to fulfil the needs of existing party members. The UDPKS which had formed an alliance with the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) contested in all three tiers of parliamentary elections fielding 3 candidates in the Amyotha (Upper House) Hluttaw and 2 candidatates each in the Pyithu (Lower House) and Region/State and Ethnic Nationalities Hluttaws respectively. At present the UDPKS has an estimated membership of over 20,000 members nationwide and party membership is mainly composed of Kachin, Shan, Bhama, Kadu and Kanan nationals.5 2 Political parties can remonstrate with the UEC about the representatives-elect in accordance with rules and regulations - http://www.myanmararchives.com/newspapers/The-New-Light-of-Myanmar/2010/11_Nov/17-11-2010.pdf (NLM) 17 November 2010 3 Independents plans to exit politics - http://www.mmtimes.com/2010/news/549/news54910.html (Myanmar Times) 16 November 2010 4 Despite few wins, Democracy party resolves to fight on – http://www.mmtimes.com/2010/news/549/news54905.html (Myanmar Times) 16 November 2010 5 Unity Democracy Party of Kachin State will continue to expand membership - http://www.myanmar.mmtimes.com/2010/news/493/ news04.html (Myanmar Times) 16 November 2010 2 Euro-Burma Office 10 November 22 November 2010 Election Monitor MINISTERS SEEK COOPERATION WITH KAREN PARTY Two Burmese government ministers have reportedly met an influential monk, Ashin Pyinnyar Thar Mi in Kayin State and urged him to try and persuade the Phalon Sawaw Democratic Party (PSDP) to cooperate with the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP). Ashin Pyinnyar Thar Mi is a consultant for the PSDP, which fielded 18 candidates for parliamentary seats in Kayin State in the 7 November elections, and was successful in having 9 candidates elected. According to sources, the prominent monk met with Information Minister Kyaw San and Religious Affairs Minister Brigadier General Thura Myint Maung at his monastery in Taung Kalay, Hpa-an township. The two ministers reportedly informed Ashin Pyinnyar Thar Mi that the government was ready to cooperate with the PSDP. However, the party would not work hand in hand with the government if it opposed the party’s policies. The PSDP was one of three ethnic parties representing the Karen people in the election. The other two were the Karen People's Party and the Kayin State Democracy and Development Party.6 MAIN ETHNIC PARTIES PLAN TO SIT IN NEW PARLIMENT Burma's two largest ethnic parties have said that they will claim their seats in Parliament when it is formed, despite their allegations of cheating by the junta-backed party that has been declared the winner of the elections. Leaders of the two parties, the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP) and the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party (RNDP), said that they would join the Parliament for the sake of their people. “We will take our seats in Parliament even if other parties boycott it,” said SNDP Chairman, Sai Aik Pao. “We want to use our position inside Parliament to improve the living standards of our Shan people.” The SNDP, also known as the White Tiger Party, fielded 157 candidates in the election and won 57 seats. The RNDP, which enjoyed strong support in Arakan State, also said that it would not boycott the Parliament, but intended to challenge the results in some constituencies where the USDP was accused of ballot rigging. RNDP Chairman, Dr Aye Maung said that the party is “collecting evidence of cheating by the USDP during the election. When we are finished, we will send it to the Election Commission (EC).” He also said that his party intended to work to promote the equality of the ethnic Rakhine people and wanted to discuss the government's gas projects in Arakan State. The RNDP won in 35 of the 44 constituencies it contested. 7 NDF SACKS DEPUTY WHO SOUGHT AUDIT According to the party leader, Khin Maung Swe , the National Democratic Force (NDF) has voted to expel its deputy chairman, Thein Nyunt, over “irresponsibility” in disclosing internal party affairs to the media. Thein Nyunt responded that the NDF had failed to conduct an audit of party accounts as promised. “In accordance with party regulations, any member who discloses internal affairs to the public must be expelled. He violated that regulation. He made disclosures … not only to journals but also to his friends,” Khin Maung Swe said. The decision to remove Thein Nyunt came after 12 out of 15 NDF leaders from Rangoon, Mandalay and Tenasserim divisions voted for his expulsion during a meeting on 18 November.
Recommended publications
  • KACHIN STATE, BHAMO DISTRICT Bhamo Township Report
    THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census KACHIN STATE, BHAMO DISTRICT Bhamo Township Report Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population October 2017 The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census Kachin State, Bhamo District Bhamo Township Report Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population Office No.48 Nay Pyi Taw Tel: +95 67 431062 www.dop.gov.mm October 2017 Figure 1: Map of Kachin State, showing the townships Bhamo Township Figures at a Glance 1 Total Population 135,877 2 Population males 66,718 (49.1%) Population females 69,159 (50.9%) Percentage of urban population 43.2% Area (Km2) 1,965.8 3 Population density (per Km2) 69.1 persons Median age 25.2 years Number of wards 13 Number of village tracts 45 Number of private households 24,161 Percentage of female headed households 29.7% Mean household size 4.9 persons 4 Percentage of population by age group Children (0 – 14 years) 30.5% Economically productive (15 – 64 years) 64.8% Elderly population (65+ years) 4.7% Dependency ratios Total dependency ratio 54.2 Child dependency ratio 46.9 Old dependency ratio 7.3 Ageing index 15.5 Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 97 Literacy rate (persons aged 15 and over) 94.7% Male 96.8% Female 93.0% People with disability Number Per cent Any form of disability 7,448 5.5 Walking 2,977 2.2 Seeing 4,114 3.0 Hearing 2,262 1.7 Remembering 2,380 1.8 Type of Identity Card (persons aged 10 and over) Number Per cent Citizenship Scrutiny 81,655 74.7 Associate Scrutiny
    [Show full text]
  • Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Import Law Dekkhina and President U Win Myint Were and S: 25 of the District Detained
    Current No. Name Sex /Age Father's Name Position Date of Arrest Section of Law Plaintiff Address Remark Condition Superintendent Myanmar Military Seizes Power Kyi Lin of and Senior NLD leaders S: 8 of the Export Special Branch, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Import Law Dekkhina and President U Win Myint were and S: 25 of the District detained. The NLD’s chief Natural Disaster Administrator ministers and ministers in the Management law, (S: 8 and 67), states and regions were also 1 (Daw) Aung San Suu Kyi F General Aung San State Counsellor (Chairman of NLD) 1-Feb-21 Penal Code - Superintendent House Arrest Naypyitaw detained. 505(B), S: 67 of Myint Naing Arrested State Counselor Aung the (S: 25), U Soe San Suu Kyi has been charged in Telecommunicatio Soe Shwe (S: Rangoon on March 25 under ns Law, Official 505 –b), Section 3 of the Official Secrets Secret Act S:3 Superintendent Act. Aung Myo Lwin (S: 3) Myanmar Military Seizes Power S: 25 of the and Senior NLD leaders Natural Disaster including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Superintendent Management law, and President U Win Myint were Myint Naing, Penal Code - detained. The NLD’s chief 2 (U) Win Myint M U Tun Kyin President (Vice Chairman-1 of NLD) 1-Feb-21 Dekkhina House Arrest Naypyitaw 505(B), S: 67 of ministers and ministers in the District the states and regions were also Administrator Telecommunicatio detained. ns Law Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were detained.
    [Show full text]
  • Relief Flight Waiting List As of 16-8-2020.Pdf
    ကယ်ဆယ်ေရးေလယာ်တငွ ် လိုက်ပါရန်ေစာင့်ဆိုင်းေနသည့် ကျန်ရှိခရီးသည် ြမန်မာိုင်ငသံ ားများစာရငး် NO DATE OF REGISTRATION NAME PASSPORT NO. REMARK 1 29/06/2020 PAAI KEE MExx4532 2 29/06/2020 THANDAR OO MDxx2722 3 29/06/2020 MYO WIN MDxx9044 4 29/06/2020 LWIN NWE NWE TUN MExx4774 5 29/06/2020 MAY THAE SU MDxx1141 6 29/06/2020 HAY MAM ZAYAR THEINGI SHWE MExx8653 7 29/06/2020 KYAW NANDA TUN MBxx6921 8 29/06/2020 KHIN WAR MExx1747 9 29/06/2020 HNIN EI HTET MCxx4340 10 29/06/2020 NAY CHI OO MCxx8896 11 29/06/2020 MYINT MYINT SOE MCxx7311 12 29/06/2020 KHIN AUNG MDxx8567 13 29/06/2020 YE WIN NAING MExx2325 14 29/06/2020 PHYO SY AUNG MDxx6022 15 29/06/2020 LWIN MAUNG MAUNG MExx7666 16 29/06/2020 PHYU THET WIN MFxx7703 17 29/06/2020 EI EI KHAING MExx1753 18 29/06/2020 JA LEN MCxx0846 19 29/06/2020 KHIN SAN WIN MDxx5766 20 29/06/2020 K ROI SAN AUNG MBxx7412 21 29/06/2020 ZAWHTUN MCxx0821 22 29/06/2020 THIDA MON MCxx8358 23 29/06/2020 KHINTHU WIN MCxx5641 24 29/06/2020 AUNG THAN HTWE MExx1276 25 29/06/2020 BAR SANTI MDxx7131 26 29/06/2020 PHYU PHYU THWE MBxx8235 27 29/06/2020 LAL SIAM THANGI MBxx3043 28 29/06/2020 AYE CHAN PYAE MDxx3332 29 29/06/2020 NAW MU HTOO GAY MBxx7501 30 29/06/2020 AUNG ZIN OO MDxx6002 31 29/06/2020 AUNG MYO MCxx6356 32 29/06/2020 ZAR ZAR AUNG MExx4750 33 29/06/2020 MAY SEINN MBxx7481 34 29/06/2020 WIN MYO THEIN MAxx9583 35 29/06/2020 PHYU EI EI TUN MExx0772 36 29/06/2020 HTAY OO MBxx0212 37 29/06/2020 NILAR HTAY MDxx8727 38 29/06/2020 MYINT MYINT THAN MExx5122 39 29/06/2020 HSU MYO PAING MCxx0090 40 29/06/2020 NAN KHIN MYINT MBxx9847 NO DATE OF REGISTRATION NAME PASSPORT NO.
    [Show full text]
  • B COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 194/2008 of 25
    2008R0194 — EN — 23.12.2009 — 004.001 — 1 This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and the institutions do not assume any liability for its contents ►B COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 194/2008 of 25 February 2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 (OJ L 66, 10.3.2008, p. 1) Amended by: Official Journal No page date ►M1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 L 116 5 30.4.2008 ►M2 Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009 of 28 April 2009 L 108 20 29.4.2009 ►M3 Commission Regulation (EC) No 747/2009 of 14 August 2009 L 212 10 15.8.2009 ►M4 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1267/2009 of 18 December 2009 L 339 24 22.12.2009 Corrected by: ►C1 Corrigendum, OJ L 198, 26.7.2008, p. 74 (385/2008) 2008R0194 — EN — 23.12.2009 — 004.001 — 2 ▼B COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 194/2008 of 25 February 2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof, Having regard to Common Position 2007/750/CFSP of 19 November 2007 amending Common Position 2006/318/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar (1), Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas: (1) On 28 October 1996, the Council, concerned at the absence of progress towards democratisation and at the continuing violation of human rights in Burma/Myanmar, imposed certain restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar by Common Position 1996/635/CFSP (2).
    [Show full text]
  • The Union Report the Union Report : Census Report Volume 2 Census Report Volume 2
    THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census The Union Report The Union Report : Census Report Volume 2 Volume Report : Census The Union Report Census Report Volume 2 Department of Population Ministry of Immigration and Population May 2015 The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census The Union Report Census Report Volume 2 For more information contact: Department of Population Ministry of Immigration and Population Office No. 48 Nay Pyi Taw Tel: +95 67 431 062 www.dop.gov.mm May, 2015 Figure 1: Map of Myanmar by State, Region and District Census Report Volume 2 (Union) i Foreword The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census (2014 MPHC) was conducted from 29th March to 10th April 2014 on a de facto basis. The successful planning and implementation of the census activities, followed by the timely release of the provisional results in August 2014 and now the main results in May 2015, is a clear testimony of the Government’s resolve to publish all information collected from respondents in accordance with the Population and Housing Census Law No. 19 of 2013. It is my hope that the main census results will be interpreted correctly and will effectively inform the planning and decision-making processes in our quest for national development. The census structures put in place, including the Central Census Commission, Census Committees and Offices at all administrative levels and the International Technical Advisory Board (ITAB), a group of 15 experts from different countries and institutions involved in censuses and statistics internationally, provided the requisite administrative and technical inputs for the implementation of the census.
    [Show full text]
  • Restrictive Measures – Burma/Myanmar) (Jersey) Order 2008 Arrangement
    Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Burma/Myanmar) (Jersey) Order 2008 Arrangement COMMUNITY PROVISIONS (RESTRICTIVE MEASURES – BURMA/MYANMAR) (JERSEY) ORDER 2008 Arrangement Article 1 Interpretation ................................................................................................... 3 2 Prohibitions on importation, etc., of goods originating in or exported from Burma/Myanmar .................................................................................... 4 3 Exceptions to prohibitions in Article 2 ........................................................... 5 4 Prohibition on exportation, etc., to Burma/Myanmar of goods which might be used for internal repression .............................................................. 5 5 Prohibition on exportation, etc., to Burma/Myanmar of goods for use in certain industries ......................................................................................... 5 6 Exception to Article 5 ..................................................................................... 6 7 Prohibition on provision of technical or financial assistance to persons in Burma/Myanmar ......................................................................................... 7 8 Prohibition on provision of technical assistance to enterprises in Burma/Myanmar engaged in certain industries .............................................. 7 9 Derogation for certain authorizations ............................................................. 8 10 Authorizations not to be retrospective ...........................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Conflict Updates HUMANITARIAN CRISIS & HUMAN RIGHTS
    No. 3 | Winter 2018 CONFLICT UPDATERE BROUGHT TOCAP YOU BY THE KACHIN ALLIANCE Conflict Updates • There was at least one battle/ armed clash between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Tatmadaw forces in 7 out of 31 days in October, 18 out of 30 days in November, and 26 out of 31 days in December. • During these three months, armed clashes between the KIA and Tatmadaw most frequently occurred inside and near Mansi Township in the southern region of Kachin State. The area of Danai Township experienced the second highest frequency of armed clashes. • Several provocations from the Tatmadaw consisted of fighter jets An IDP family braving the brutal winter of the Kachin region. Hkun Li Photo dropping bombs on KIA positions and sometimes, in the vicinity of IDP camps. HUMANITARIAN CRISIS & • On the Christmas Day alone, there were 2 armed clashes and 4 HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS incidents of provocation. October 2017 * Clashes Provocations • On October 3, when civilians with provisions attempted October 9 14 to cross into the Danai area, Tatmadaw soldiers stationed at Tawang Hka bridge turned them away and threw the provisions into the river. November 26 32 • On October 16 and 17, after getting ambushed by KIA December 56 92 troops, Tatmadaw soldiers randomly fired at by-passers, injuring a civilian in his leg. * Any incident of gun firing, bombing or ambush that did not escalate to a battle is considered to be a provocation. Accordingly, any provocation that escalated to a battle is counted as a clash and excluded from the provocation tally. These figures indicate the number of provocations initiated by either Tatmadaw or the KIA troops on one another.
    [Show full text]
  • 9-Monthly Chronology of Burma Political Prisoners for September
    P.O Box 93, Mae Sot, Tak Province 63110, Thailand e.mail: [email protected] website: www.aappb.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monthly Chronology September, 2011 We have been extensively verifying the political prisoner list in the recent weeks. We will provide an updated list soon. In addition, recent reports claim that political prisoners will be released soon and, pending a prisoner release, we will include an updated account of those released and the political prisoners still behind bars. Trends In a month that seemed to raise the prospect of significant progress in Burma, there remained many constants. A controversial public project, the Myitsone Dam is widely opposed in Burma. The regime‟s unexpected decision to halt its construction this month has been interpreted as a concession to public pressure on the issue. However, one member of the public that was pressuring the government through a solo protest was arrested, and police are pursuing another who led a petition calling for construction to be halted. In another development, against the backdrop of ASEAN‟s selection of its 2014 chair, the regime stated that a prisoner amnesty was likely in the „near future‟. Although the regime continues to deny the existence of political prisoners inside the country, the leader of the regime‟s state advisory group, U Ko Ko Hlaing, did recognize that the regime will have to consider the issue of prisoner release and who will be freed. Both the suspension of the Myitsone Dam and the prospect of an amnesty that includes political prisoners may give cause to be optimistic regarding prospects of democratic reform in Burma.
    [Show full text]
  • Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar
    Myanmar Development Research (MDR) (Present) Enlightened Myanmar Research (EMR) Wing (3), Room (A-305) Thitsar Garden Housing. 3 Street , 8 Quarter. South Okkalarpa Township. Yangon, Myanmar +951 562439 Acknowledgement of Myanmar Development Research This edition of the “Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar (2010-2012)” is the first published collection of facts and information of political parties which legally registered at the Union Election Commission since the pre-election period of Myanmar’s milestone 2010 election and the post-election period of the 2012 by-elections. This publication is also an important milestone for Myanmar Development Research (MDR) as it is the organization’s first project that was conducted directly in response to the needs of civil society and different stakeholders who have been putting efforts in the process of the political transition of Myanmar towards a peaceful and developed democratic society. We would like to thank our supporters who made this project possible and those who worked hard from the beginning to the end of publication and launching ceremony. In particular: (1) Heinrich B�ll Stiftung (Southeast Asia) for their support of the project and for providing funding to publish “Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar (2010-2012)”. (2) Party leaders, the elected MPs, record keepers of the 56 parties in this book who lent their valuable time to contribute to the project, given the limited time frame and other challenges such as technical and communication problems. (3) The Chairperson of the Union Election Commission and all the members of the Commission for their advice and contributions.
    [Show full text]
  • No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 Amending Council Regulation
    2008R0385 — EN — 30.04.2008 — 000.001 — 1 This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and the institutions do not assume any liability for its contents ►B COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 (OJ L 116, 30.4.2008, p. 5) Corrected by: ►C1 Corrigendum, OJ L 198, 26.7.2008, p. 74 (385/2008) 2008R0385 — EN — 30.04.2008 — 000.001 — 2 ▼B COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 (1), and in particular Article 18(1)(b), thereof, Whereas: (1) Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation. (2) Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 lists enterprises owned or controlled by the Government of Burma/Myanmar or its members or persons associated with them, subject to restrictions on investment under that Regulation. (3) Common Position 2008/349/CFSP of 29 April 2008 (2) amends Annex II and Annex III to Common Position 2006/318/CFSP of 27 April 2006.
    [Show full text]
  • 'Threats to Our Existence'
    Threats to Our Existence: Persecution of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on Threats to Our Existence: Persecution of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma September, 2012 © Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on 2 Montavista Avenue Nepean ON K2J 2L3 Canada www.chro.ca Photos © CHRO Front cover: Chin ChrisƟ ans praying over a cross they were ordered to destroy by the Chin State authoriƟ es, Mindat township, July 2010. Back cover: Chin ChrisƟ an revival group in Kanpetlet township, May 2010. Design & PrinƟ ng: Wanida Press, Thailand ISBN: 978-616-305-461-6 Threats to Our Existence: PersecuƟ on of ethnic Chin ChrisƟ ans in Burma i Contents CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... i Figures and appendices .................................................................................................. iv Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... v DedicaƟ on ...................................................................................................................... vii Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................ viii About the Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on................................................................... ix RaƟ onale and methodology ........................................................................................... ix Foreword .......................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • A History of the Burma Socialist Party (1930-1964)
    University of Wollongong Theses Collection University of Wollongong Theses Collection University of Wollongong Year A history of the Burma Socialist Party (1930-1964) Kyaw Zaw Win University of Wollongong Win, Kyaw Zaw, A history of the Burma Socialist Party (1930-1964), PhD thesis, School of History and Politics, University of Wollongong, 2008. http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/106 This paper is posted at Research Online. http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/106 A HISTORY OF THE BURMA SOCIALIST PARTY (1930-1964) A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree Doctor of Philosophy From University of Wollongong By Kyaw Zaw Win (BA (Q), BA (Hons), MA) School of History and Politics, Faculty of Arts July 2008 Certification I, Kyaw Zaw Win, declare that this thesis, submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy, in the School of History and Politics, Faculty of Arts, University of Wollongong, is wholly my own work unless otherwise referenced or acknowledged. The document has not been submitted for qualifications at any other academic institution. Kyaw Zaw Win______________________ Kyaw Zaw Win 1 July 2008 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations and Glossary of Key Burmese Terms i-iii Acknowledgements iv-ix Abstract x Introduction xi-xxxiii Literature on the Subject Methodology Summary of Chapters Chapter One: The Emergence of the Burmese Nationalist Struggle (1900-1939) 01-35 1. Burmese Society under the Colonial System (1870-1939) 2. Patriotism, Nationalism and Socialism 3. Thakin Mya as National Leader 4. The Class Background of Burma’s Socialist Leadership 5.
    [Show full text]