Proposed charter changes debated by Lawmakers
Myanmar MPs have begun debating potential changes to the country’s 2008 Constitution, despite objections from military representatives in parliament. According to a Reuters report, the debate comes after a committee tasked with reviewing the charte
NLD among parties calling for new national flag
The ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) is one of four political parties that has called for a new national flag. This is proposed as part of suggested changes to the 2008 Constitution, according to an article in Frontier. Separate proposals f
Constitution amendment committee completes review
The Charter Amendment Committee, tasked with reviewing potential changes to Myanmar’s 2008 Constitution has completed its study. A report will be submitted to the parliament next month, according to an article in The Irrawaddy. Committee secretary
USDP MP against constitutional amendment committee
An MP of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has criticised a committee formed to assess if the 2008 Constitution can be amended. According to a report in The Irrawaddy, during a debate in parliament on the issue, U Thaung Aye said that
Constitutional amendments warned by military
Senior figures from the Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, have held a press conference in Yangon. They said that plans to amend the constitution risk “breaching constitutional rules” and warned against amendments that would “harm the ess
