Democracy opens more space for mainstreaming ethnic voices
By Ryan Rosauro The overwhelming win of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar’s national election is a big
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NLD poll landslide shows that democracy and free media crucial for ethnic peace
By Ryan Rosauro “We were hit by an NLD tsunami.” This is how Sai Nyunt Lwin, secretary of the Shan
Read moreDon’t try PCOS, Namfrel official tells Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (MindaNews/13 November) — A top official of poll watchdog National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has cautioned
Read moreMyanmar Election: Suu Kyi wins seat
YANGON (MindaNews / 11 Nov) – The Union Election Commission (UEC) has confirmed the victory of Burmese democracy icon Aung
Read moreInt’l monitors laud ‘well-organized’ conduct of Myanmar polls
Tension over poll results eases as military hails impending NLD victory YANGON (MindaNews / 12 Nov) – While pointing to
Read moreBurmese opposition celebrates expected win in November 8 polls
YANGON, Myanmar (MindaNews/09 November) — Supporters of Myanmar’s main opposition National League for Democracy have started celebrating over an expected
Read moreMyanmar votes as world watches closely
YANGON (MindaNews /08 November) – Amid intense international attention, residents here went out of their homes early Sunday to cast
Read moreSuu Kyi eyes national reconciliation if NLD wins majority of Myanmar parliament
YANGON, Myanmar (MindaNews/06 November)—Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi vowed to pursue national reconciliation if her party, the National
Read moreIndons choose parliament reps; youth vote key for winning seats
JAKARTA (MindaNews/08 April) — Indonesians troop to the polls on Wednesday (April 9) to elect members of the national and
Read moreGambling with the Generals
RANGOON – No one save for Burma’s military rulers was sure when exactly this country’s 2010 parliamentary elections were to
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