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Can Ethnic Problems Be Solved After the 2010 Elections?

In early March, Burma’s ruling military regime officially announced an “Election Commission Law” and “Political Party Registration Law” and encouraged all political groups in the country to register as political parties in the elections, which will be held before the end of 2010.    Read more

Social Responsibility of Multinational Companies in Burma

ASEAN, China and other countries have expectations for Burma’s 2010 elections because these governments’  leaders are concerned about being able to invest in Burma for trade or exploitation of natural resources. Read more

New Conflicts in Mon Areas Signal Instability in 2010

Recently, after a conflict between the troops of the Burmese Army (BA) and a Mon splinter group in the southern part of Ye and Yebyu Townships, many newly displaced individuals have had to flee from their homes.  At the same time, the Mon villagers still in the region are restricted in their movements and blocked inside their homes. Read more

Farmers in Mon State are in Trouble

Election preparations round off a year of abuses against farmers in Mon territory

Introduction:

As preparations by the Burmese State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) for the elections slated for 2010 mount, an increasing amount of pressure will be placed on already burdened rural agricultural communities in Mudon, Thanbyuzayat, Ye and Kyaikmayaw Townships. As previously noted in HURFOM’s October and November election reports, these preparations have targeted rural communities with the intention of securing political dominance in advance of the government’s announcement of the 2010 electoral rules. In taking farmers and community members from their time sensitive-cultivation and harvests of rice crops that are critical for community survival and economy, these preparations have place an excessive burden on agricultural populations. Download report as PDF [ 328 KB] Read more

The 2008 Constitution and the 2010 Elections: Without Inclusiveness, Problems Will Remain Unresolved

The general population of Mon State and other parts of Burma think that the 2010 elections, and any new transformation of power that might result from them, will just be like ‘putting old wine into the new bottle’.  The “taste” will be the same, and their suffering of various political, economic, cultural, and human rights violations will be similar.   Read more

National Politics Party, NUP and USDA Start a Secret Campaign for 2010 Elections

Unsurprisingly, Burma’s 2010 elections will not be free and fair, even though the ruling military government has yet to announce any restrictive or biased election laws, elections processes, or political party formation laws.  The SPDC has already privileged the secret campaigns of certain military commanders, the National Politics Party (NPP), and other SPDC-supporting political groups like the National Unity Party (NUP), and the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA). Read more

Peaceful Spirit in September 2007

This September marks the 2nd anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, which recognizes the peaceful demonstration of Buddhist monks in 2007 and the brutal treatment they received from the ruling regime, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).  The Buddhist monks were simply demanding peace, but the regime gave them riot police and soldiers with bullets and beating. Read more

Fracturing Ceasefires and Regional Security Threats

Burma’s ruling junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), has moved forward with its 7-points roadmap towards ‘Disciplined Democracy’ by pressuring ethnic armed opposition groups to participate in this political process without guarantee of any rights for their people.   Read more

Wait and See for ASEAN Human Rights Commission

There are still many  human rights violations committed by the State against its citizens in some ASEAN countries, especially Burma or Myanmar.  While the ASEAN leaders are agreeing to form the ASEAN HR Commission, there is increased oppression by the SPDC against its opponents in Burma. Read more

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