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Archived since: May, 2010
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In 2008 the military regime in Burma/Myanmar finalized and passed a new constitution with provisions for two houses of national parliament and regional assemblies of elected representatives. A quarter of seats are reserved for representatives appointed by the armed forces. In 2010 the regime began the process of party registrations to elect representatives to the remainder of seats. The winner of the previous general election in 1990, the National League for Democracy, declined to reregister on the basis that the new election would not be free and fair. Twenty-two government ministers resigned their posts and army commissions to contest under the banner of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, which has been formed out of the government’s now defunct mass organization, the Union Solidarity and Development Association. There are few doubts that the election, which is being held under conditions of heavy censorship and tight control, will be won by the USDP, with representatives of some 40 minor parties taking the remainder of seats. Around half of the minor parties are seeking votes from ethnically defined constituencies in border and coastal regions. The others include former members of the NLD, former student activists in the 1988 uprising and some persons aligned with the current government. Opponents of the election hold the view that it will be a farce and the subsequent parliament will remain under army control. Proponents mostly acknowledge that it will not be free and fair, but argue that the regional assemblies especially will give some voice to local communities that they have not had for the last two decades, which can contribute to further incremental change. This archive aims to document the lead up to and aftermath of the election from a variety of sources and viewpoints.
Subject: Government - Counties, Politics & Elections, Government - National , Government, politics, electoral politics, military, political parties
Archived since: Mar, 2011
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In 2008 the military regime in Burma/Myanmar finalized and passed a new constitution with provisions for two houses of national parliament and regional assemblies of elected representatives. In 2010 it held elections that were widely condemned as neither free nor fair. The winner of the previous general election in 1990, the National League for Democracy, boycotted the poll. The overwhelming number of seats in all parliaments was won—amid allegations of massive fraud—by the military-established Union Solidarity and Development Party. In addition to the retired army officers holding seats for the USDP, a quarter of parliamentary seats have been occupied by representatives of the armed forces. The largest non-government parties holding seats are those representing ethnic minority electorates. The new parliaments at national and regional levels began sitting in 2011. This archive aims to document reporting on this re-emergence of parliamentary government in Burma/Myanmar after two decades of direct military rule.
Subject: Government - National , Politics & Elections, Blogs & Social Media, Myanmar parliament, Burmese politicians
Archived since: Jan, 2010
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East timor websites
Subject: Arts & Humanities, Government - National , Society & Culture
Archived since: Sep, 2009
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This collection consists of human rights related sites. Including Government, NGO and civil society blogs and sites.
Subject: Arts & Humanities, Government - National , Society & Culture
Archived since: Apr, 2008
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Selected Lao PDR governmental and NGO web sites archived from 2008.
Subject: Government - National , Lao PDR Government and NGO Websites
Archived since: Mar, 2008
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Selected Papua New Guinean governmental and significant research institute web sites archived from 2008. Some 2008 archived sites were not current at the time of capture.
Subject: Government - National , Papua New Guinea Research, Papua New Guinea Government
Archived since: Dec, 2011
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A new government of the Phua Thai party was elected and sworn in to office in late August 2011. Most Thais welcome their new, first female PM, Yingluk. Challenges lie ahead of the “wonder woman” PM: reconciliation, high cost of living, and as if that was not enough, the unprecedented natural disaster that threatened to wipe out Bangkok came in October-November. Meanwhile, the Democrat Party put on their previous, and perhaps most comfortable costume, that of ”opposition” outfit. The social and political uncertainty remains. This collection consists of selected civil society blogs and sites (law concerning Lese Majeste, Human rights, Redshirt & Yellowshirt Supporters), political party sites, various government and institutional sites.
Subject: Blogs & Social Media, Politics & Elections, Government - National , Thai society, Thailand, Thai politics and government, Thai Lese Majeste law
Archived since: Sep, 2009
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PM Aphisit foreshadowed a general election in 2010. New political parties are forming and reforming and the civil society uprising continues. This collection consists of selected civil society blogs and sites (Reds and Yellows), political sites, various government and institutional sites.
Subject: Politics & Elections, Government - National , Blogs & Social Media, Thailand Politics 2009 onwards
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