NLD to change candidates for 2020 election
The National League for Democracy (NLD) will cut more than half its anticipated candidates for the next election. Monywa Aung Shin, a party spokesperson, told the Myanmar Times that many of the current candidates do not meet the party’s standar
Charter report approved by Myanmar parliament
Myanmar’s Union Parliament voted Friday to approve a report by its Charter Amendment Committee. It recommended more than 3700 changes to the country’s constitution. The vote will allow parliament to begin drafting constitutional amendment
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
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
