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In a telephone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd this week, Aung San Suu Kyi expressed her support for Australia's increased aid program to Burma and asked him to visit her when he could. Mr Rudd told The Weekend Australian he planned to take up the invitation and visit Burma "as soon as it's appropriate".

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd told the people of Burma in a broadcast on Radio Australia that they were not alone in their quest for democracy and freedom. The broadcasts are understood to be closely monitored by Aung San Suu Kyi and her supporters. Noting the close ties between Burma and China, Mr Rudd also predicted this would be a continuing challenge for the Chinese leadership.

After a four-day meeting in Mae Hong Son in northwestern Thailand, a Mon representative confirmed that five ethnic armed groups—the Karen National Union (KNU), the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), the New Mon State Party (NMSP), the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and the Chin National Front (CNF)—had agreed to form a political and military alliance. The political wing of the federal army will be called the “Committee for the Emergence of a Federal Union.”

Suspects in custody who have not yet been convicted were allowed to cast advanced-votes. There are about 6000 accused personnel in custodies throughout the country.

Daw Maw Maw Oo, School principle of School for Blind and virtually impaired students in Kyimyintaing Township, said that there is an advance-vote casting arrangement for blind and virtually impaired students who are 18 and above years old and are eligible to vote. An officer from Vehicle Control office said that drivers and driver assistants who will not be able to vote on election date have been advised to cast advanced-vote. If they want to vote on Election Day, then they will have to compromise with the vehicles owners..."

2010.11.04

Government

Economic

Burma has announced the setting-up of its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ), to be built in Dawei (Tavoy) township near the southern border with Thailand.

2010.11.04

Government

Security

An ongoing computer attack has knocked Burma off the internet, just days ahead of its first election in 20 years. The attack started on the 25th of October but has grown in the last few days to overwhelm the nation's link to the net, said security firm Arbor Networks.

2010.11.04

Exile

Pro-Democracy organisations

A six-member delegation from 14 Burmese pro-democracy organizations based in the United Kingdom, submitted a petition to British Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to condemn the November 7 elections in Burma and to reject the results, according to a press release.

2010.11.04

International

Cambodia

Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the government hoped the elections in Burma would be carried out in a “democratic and transparent” manner.

2010.11.04

International

China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said “We hope the election runs smoothly and that Myanmar [Burma] will constantly promote democracy and development.” Hong stated that for Burma to maintain internal social stability and hold the election successfully served the fundamental interests of the Burmese people and promoted regional peace and prosperity.

2010.11.04

International

Germany

The German Foreign Ministry has informed Mizzima that at this time it does not support the proposed UN commission of inquiry to investigate war crimes and human rights violations in Burma.

Rakhine Nationalities Development Party candidates urge Rakhine people not to travel and not to go for picnics from 6:00am to 4:00pm on Election Day. A candidate said, “On election day in 1990, People in Sitthwe treated election day as a normal holiday. We find similar activities in other township as well. As a result, the number of voters in ballot office is reduced. This time, it's important that people do not go for picnics [but to go and vote]..."

2010.11.04

New Parties

USDP

Voters in Bhamo Township, in Burma’s northern Kachin State, were forced to listen to the election campaign speech of U Lun Maung, Auditor General of the ruling Burmese junta and USDP candidate of Bhamo Township for the People’s Parliament Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) last week

2010.11.04

New Parties

USDP

Village authorities in cyclone-affected areas in Arakan State have been taking advantage of relief aid donated by international and local NGOs to garner political support for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)

2010.11.04

Government

Election Commission

Election commissions across Shan State South and North are in a rush to carry out advance voting in the outskirts of towns, claiming they are worried there may be disturbances by rebels and anti-elections groups on election day, according to local sources.

2010.11.04

New Parties

NUP + USDP

The National Unity Party (NUP) has registered a complaint with the election commission against the pro-junta Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) for illegally collecting advance votes in southern Myanmar.

Peace and Diversity Party launched their last election campaign in Mingalardon Township on 3, November 2010 and about 70 people attended the event.

An officer from Yangon Peace and Development council said that “all the shops and restaurants will be allowed to open until 11:00pm. There is no plan to force shops and restaurants to close earlier than that..."

Seven Parties will contest in Kayin state and 510 ballot offices will be placed for 580000 voters.

Nine political parties will contest in nine townships in Chin state and more than 8000 ballot offices will be placed for approximately more than 230000 eligible voters. 143 candidates will contest in Chin state.

There are 4339786 eligible voters in Mandalay division, and more than 5800 ballot offices will be in places for the voters.

2010.11.03

Exile

Activists

Pro-democracy activists burn the new Myanmar flag during a protest in New Delhi.

2010.11.03

Government

Election Commission

Election authorities in Burma have cancelled voting in Sunday's elections in 12 more village areas in six constituencies in Kayah state where restive ethnic minorities are dominant, stating that conditions were not conducive.

NDF and Union DP candidates, Dr. Myat Nyar Nga Soe and U Thein Tin Aung launched a joint-campaign. Dr. Myat Nyar Nga Soe said, "NDF and Union DP are alliance parties. We are more than political partners to each other; more like brothers. U Thien Tin Aung will campaign for me in Mingalar Taungnyunt Township, which is not his constituency..."

2010.11.03

New Parties

Independent

Independent candidates campaigning in the election said they face regular harassment from the police, government officials and members of the regime-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and accuse Township sub Election Commissions (EC) of being biased and neglecting their complaints.

2010.11.03

Government

Election Commission

With four days to go before the elections in Burma, Hakha town in Chin State is faced with the problem of accommodating 22,969 eligible voters in only 12 polling booths set up. The Election Commission has no intention of providing more booths in Hakha town, a report said.

2010.11.03

International

UK

The British government doesn't recognize the Sunday general election in Myanmar as a legitimate competition, a Foreign Office minister said.

2010.11.02

Protest

Over a 100 Karen people from areas where elections have been cancelled walked as a part of an anti-election demonstration in the morning in Kyar Inn Seik Gyi township.

2010.11.02

Ethnic

Alliance

Six major armed ethnic opposition groups have reached a landmark deal to join forces against the Burmese Army at a meeting in Mae Hong Son near Thailand’s border with Burma.They are: the Karen National Union (KNU), Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), Chin National Front (CNF), Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), New Mon State Party (NMSP) and the Shan State Army North (SSA-N).

2010.11.02

Government

New Light of Myanmar

The state-run daily New Light of Myanmar urged every citizen in the country to participate in the building of a new nation by "making correct choices in the forthcoming election,"

2010.11.02

Government

TPDC

Last week in Mudon and Ye Townships, Mon State, the Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) directed all village headman to prepare the polling booth stations by collecting 1000 kyat per villager’s home. Someone close to south Mudon Townships’ village headman said, they will collect the money to buy a table, chair, and curtains for the polling station.

2010.11.02

Government

Security

Less than a week to the election in Burma, internet users in Karenni State capital Loikaw have to contend with internet services being cut off frequently. Internet cafes cannot access the net easily, users said.

2010.11.02

Ethnic

Kachin Youth

Ethnic Kachin youth in the former controlled areas of the Communist Party of Burma (CPB), in Mungbaw, Mongkoe, Hpawng Seng and Pang Sai, in Northern Shan State, have been crossing into neighboring China since the last week of October, to avoid the 2010 Burmese Election being held on Sunday, according to local sources.

2010.11.02

Government + Ethnic

Security forces

The Burmese Army imposed a curfew on the town of Loikaw in Karenni State over the weekend in a response suspected to be founded in at least two attacks by Karenni fighters on military outposts near the town last month.

2010.11.02

International

ANFREL

Political parties contesting the Nov. 7 election in Burma need sufficient monitors to ensure transparency, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) said.

2010.11.02

International

Students

At least 23 US campuses are holding mock elections to throw a spotlight on Sunday's vote in Myanmar

2010.11.02

New Parties

USDP

USDP members have been making door-to-door visits to homes in Insein and South Dagon townships in Rangoon since last week, coercing voters to vote for them in advance, residents and rival party members said

2010.11.01

New Parties

USDP

Kyaw Myint aka Li Yongqiang (51) a candidate of the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), and a well-known Panhsay militia chief from Namkham is reportedly disbursing money and presents to villagers who attend his campaign rallies as well as cash donations to monasteries, sources on the Sino-Burma border said.

2010.11.01

Protest

Over 200 people from five villages in Kyar Inn Seik Gyi township staged anti-election demonstrations from 9am-10am. They held up placards reading “we don’t want the election’. The peaceful demonstration lasted an hour.

2010.11.01

New Parties

USDP

Residents of Maungdaw in western Burma say they are being instructed to vote only for candidates of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) by high-ranking officials of Burma’s border security force, Nasaka. The deputy director of Nasaka headquarters in Kyi Kann Pyin (Kawar Bill) in Maungdaw Township travelled to Bautkar Gonanah (Kholiza Bangaar) village for a meeting with local village leaders and elders as well the chairmen and members of the Village Peace and Development Councils (VPDC)

2010.11.01

New Parties

USDP

Local residents in Muse, Northern Shan State, opposite China’s Yunan province continue to be pressurized, being instructed to vote for candidates of the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) by the Chairman of the Muse Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC), contending that they are the right people as future leaders of the township, local sources said.

2010.11.01

New Parties

USDP

Former Ministry of Mining Lieutenant Colonel Ohm Myint, who will compete for the State Hluttaw (a parliamentary position) in Mudon Township, ordered a list collection villagers voting for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

2010.11.01

Government

Information Ministry

Foreign diplomats and Burmese journalists working for foreign news media will be able to visit carefully selected polling stations on election day, the Burmese government has announced.

2010.11.01

New Parties

NDF

NDF candidates Daw Khin Nwe Oo (People Assembly in North Dagon) and Daw Khin Wine Kyi (Nationalities Assembly) conducted public campaign speeches in North Dagon and about 200 audiences joined the event.

2010.11.01

New Parties

AMRDP

An All Mon Regions Democracy Party (AMRDP) official said that there are not sufficient polling stations in Three Pagodas Pass, near to Thai border, where there are more than 8,000 residents eligible to vote, but the town has only six polling stations.

2010.10.31

Protest + Security

Around ten villages in southern Mon State gathered together at Khalotot Village, Lamine Sub-Township, Ye Township to protest the upcoming elections on November 7th, the second in the past week. About 500 villagers, medic workers, and students protested for two hours between 7am to 9 am. Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) No. 106 and LIB No. 61 are currently investigating the protesters, and Ye Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) will hold a meeting on November 4th to investigate the protest as well

2010.10.31

New Parties

USDP

Rathidaung Township authorities in Arakan have pressurized government employees to cast early votes for the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) in a meeting held in the town, said a government-employee and party source.

2010.10.31

Government

State newspapers said the military government would have no choice by to remain in power if the people abstain from voting in Sunday's long-awaited elections and blamed foreign media for trying to derail the polls. The military said 13 foreign news organisations had colluded with opposition movements to discourage people from voting.

2010.10.31

Opposition

No-vote campaigners

Riot police in the Rangoon suburb of North Okkalapa surrounded “no-vote” campaigners as they attempted to distribute information about Burma’s first national elections on Sunday, witnesses and activists said.

2010.10.31

International

UN

The United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon, who was in China for the last day of the Shanghai World Expo, held high-level talks on Burma ahead of next week's elections with China's foreign minister Yang Jiechi.

2010.10.31

Government

New Parties

Myanmar's state media today warned that citizens must vote "without fail" in the upcoming election and accused those advocating a boycott of misleading the people.

2010.10.31

International

Australia

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd expressed "grave reservations" about upcoming elections in Myanmar and called for the release of political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

2010.10.30

International

Philippines

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo said that flawed elections in Burma "will cost Asean not only goodwill but its own position. They are also putting at risk Asean itself."

2010.10.29

New Parties

USDP

The lone candidate challenging Burma's Prime Minister Thein Sein, the chairman of the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), for parliament in his Zabbu Thiri Township constituency in Naypyidaw was allegedly injured in a suspicious motorcycle incident. The accident, which occurred in Pyinmana Township in Mandalay Division, was deliberately meant to injure or kill 70-year-old Kyaw Aye, the candidate representing the National Unity Party (NUP), according to NUP party members. He sustained minor injuries to his legs and head after being struck from behind while riding on the rear of a motorcycle.

2010.10.29

Ethnic

Karenni Army

Security has been beefed up around town site gates in Loikaw as of this month amid reports that the Karenni Army (KA) and opposition groups are gearing up to oppose next month's election in Burma, according to local sources. The Karenni Army (KA) has warned that it will shoot if the Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) members campaign in rural villages in Karenni State.

2010.10.29

Exile + Ethnic

In a roundtable discussion held at Chiang Mai University in Thailand, representatives of Burma's ethnic groups who are living in exile agreed that the political landscape in Burma will not change in the wake of Burma's Nov. 7 general election because the 2008 Constitution grants no significant rights to ethnic groups.

2010.10.29

International

ASEAN + Japan

Japan and the five South-East Asian countries on the Mekong River issued a joint statement Friday calling for free and fair elections in Myanmar.

2010.10.29

International

USA

US State Department spokesman, P J Crowley, told reporters that the US is consulting with countries on how to move forward with regard to establishing the UN Commission of Inquiry against the Burmese military junta.

2010.10.29

New Parties

DP + USDP

Burmese voters are under increasing pressure from local authorities and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) to cast advance ballots before the upcoming election, according to a letter of complaint sent to the Election Commission by the chairman of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) (DPM).

Independent candidates U Kaung Myint Htunt and Dr. Saw Naing opened their election campaign office in South Oakkalarpa Township. About 100 people attended the event.

2010.10.29

Opposition

ASSK

Burma's Supreme Court in Naypyidaw heard final defense arguments in the appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her extended house arrest. A lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi expressed hope that she will win her appeal for release from house arrest, even though the country's courts have a record of favoring the government in political cases.

2010.10.28

International

USA

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Myanmar’s military leaders to change their policies and release Aung San Suu Kyi. She also said that the Obama administration will continue to push for the establishment of an international commission of inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity in Burma.

2010.10.28

International

Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem met Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win in Hanoi on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. Pham congratulated Myanmar on its national reconciliation process and preparation for the upcoming general election on November 7, expressing hope that the election will be successful and Myanmar will complete its 7-step roadmap to democracy.

2010.10.28

Government

New Light of Myanmar

The New Light of Myanmar published an editorial criticizing the opposition parties, armed ethnic groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and Burmese media in exile.

2010.10.28

Government

Election Commission

Burma's Election Commission has begun an education campaign on voting less than two weeks before the election, featuring videos on state-run MRTV

2010.10.28

Government

Election Commission

Chairman of Union Election commission U Thein Soe said that the election commission will not favor any parties and will take legal action if they breach laws.

2010.10.28

New Parties

Independent

Independent candidate U Yan Kyaw, who is contesting for people assembly in Pazaungtaung Township, said that he will send vote invitation letters to electorates. While political parties' candidates can't send such vote initiation letters, U Yan Kyaw said that other independent candidates from Independent candidates’ congress, who will contest in Yangon division, will also send vote invitation letters to electorates in their relevant constituencies. Author Kaung Thant who received National honor in literature will contest for People Assembly in Tikegyi Township as an independent candidate.

2010.10.28

New Parties

Independent

Independent candidate U Yan Kyaw, who is contesting for people assembly in Pazaungtaung Township, said that he will send vote invitation letters to electorates. While political parties' candidates can't send such vote initiation letters, U Yan Kyaw said that other independent candidates from Independent candidates’ congress, who will contest in Yangon division, will also send vote invitation letters to electorates in their relevant constituencies.

2010.10.28

New Parties

NDF + USDP

The NDF People’s Parliament Candidate Ma Hka is accusing a member of their election rival, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) of destroying his election signboard. The NDF has sent a letter of complaint to the State Election Commission office.

2010.10.28

New Parties

NDPP

The National Development and Peace Party submitted a lists of its members to the UEC

2010.10.28

New Parties

USDP

USDP clinics - Myodaw clinic and Phyo clinic - will continue to provide free treatment to patients after elections said a USDP candidate Dr.Nay Lin who is in charge of the clinics. USDP has opened about 33 clinics including Myodaw clinic and Phyo clinic in Yangon Division

2010.10.28

New Parties

NUP

NUP will provide transportation for voters in Yangon who have difficulties getting to the ballot office on time.

2010.10.28

New Parties

PSDP

Pahlon-sawaw Democratic Party candidate U Saw Win, who is contesting for the People Assembly in Kyauttada Township, launched his campaign in Kyauttadar Township. He said “We applied for permission to distribute our campaign pamphlets and the permission was just granted this week. So we are going door to door to distribute pamphlets. We are conducting the campaign with only two party members..."

Foreign Minister U Nyan Win responded to journalists' question after a preliminary meeting for Asean summit by saying “The election is people decision. There is nothing to be unjust..."

2010.10.27

Exile

AKSYU

The exiled All Kachin Students Youth Union (AKSYU) released an album of songs protesting against the 2010 general election yesterday in Kachin State

2010.10.27

International

Philippines

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo called Burma's election "a farce" ahead of the Asean summit.

2010.10.27

International

Asia Society

Asia Society has urged the Obama Administration to continue to move forward with its engagement policy with the military junta.

2010.10.27

New Parties

Independent

Independent candidate Dr. Than Myint (regional assembly, Mandalay division) conducted election campaigns in Amarapuya Township and about 300 local people joined the event.

2010.10.27

New Parties

KPP

Kayin People Party Chairman U Saw Htun Myint Aung campaigned in Mawbe Township

Wunthanu NLD candidate U Htun Shwe met with media groups and explained about the reasons why he contest in the election, the experiences he encounter duing campaign process, Wunthanu NLD party's purposes and objectivess and his background.

2010.10.27

New Parties

USDP

The former Northern Regional Commander of the Burmese military and the People’s Parliament Candidate for the junta’s Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), Ohn Myint, is offering free, temporary identity cards to voters while campaigning in Kachin State, Northern Burma. Residents claim he is also giving money to local people as he campaigns.

2010.10.27

New Parties

USDP

The USDP held a press conference at a party office in Rangoon. USDP leader Htay Oo said Snr-Gen Than Shwe and his deputy Vice Snr-Gen Maung Aye may not be in Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) post-election list of presidential nominees since they are not members of the party. He also said that the party will sell its Yangon headquarter office and has investment in the banking industry. He continued." The party will try to overcome any economic sanctions imposed by other countries.

2010.10.27

New Parties

USDP

There are 54 constituencies where candidates contesting in those constituencies are certain to be elected as there are no other contenders, and 52 of the candidates in those constituencies are USDP candidates, said USDP secreatry U Htay Oo. He also said the party is not receiving financial support from state.

2010.10.27

New Parties

NUP

NUP held a meeting with local electorates in Insein Township, about 200 people joined the event. The party introduced its candidates - U Thein Htun (People Assembly), Dr. Man Kyaw Min (Nationalities Assembly), Man Aye Win (Regional Assembly Constituency No.1) and U Aune Soe (Regional Assembly Constituency No.2) by reading the candidates' profiles and their policies.

2010.10.27

Opposition

NLD

Senior National League for Democracy party leader, Win Tin, joined calls supporting the idea a second Panglong conference as a solution for Burmese ethnic peoples to win back the right of self-determination lost for 60 years

2010.10.27

Opposition

Student and Youth

An alliance of seven pro-democracy student and youth organisations, represented by Burma Democratic Front secretary Pan Thu San, lent their support to calls by the Zomi National Congress for convening a second Panglong conference or the "Kalay Declaration".

Kayin People Party opened a district office in Thahtone and introduced their candidate for Kayin ethnic representative Naw Hsar Htoo. KPP vice-chairman Dr. Saw Saimon gave a speech and about 100 people attended.

2010.10.26

Ethnic

NMSP

A Mon group comprising former New Mon State Party members relinquished their arms and ammunition to junta troops

2010.10.26

Ethnic

KNLA

Two soldiers of the Burmese Army were killed and three injured, while carrying ballot boxes from Taung Suan to Chaung Sone village, when they were ambushed by members of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) at 10:40 am.

2010.10.26

Ethnic

Karenni Army

A Karenni Army unit raided a 72 Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) outpost, located west of the Nam Pon River, about 8 miles (13 kilometres) east of Loikaw. During the attack, four Burmese Army soldiers were killed. The Karenni militants lost one fighter and three were injured.

2010.10.26

Government

Election Commission

Shan State election subcommission held a coordination meeting at Public Works Yeiktha in Lashio

2010.10.26

International

China

The Chinese government has launched a diplomatic campaign during the past two months aimed to prevent an international probe into possible war crimes by Burma's military rulers.

2010.10.26

International

Indonesia

Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said that while there was no official agenda for the discussion of Myanmar issues during the summit, members would set aside time for this during a session on regional and global current affairs.

2010.10.26

International

UN

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon again pressed Burma's military government to release political prisoners to ensure credibility for its elections next month during a press conference in Bangkok. Ban Ki-moon says the elections are a test for Burma in its progress toward democracy.

2010.10.26

New Parties

NUP

NUP conducted a public speech and introduced its candidates to people in Pyigyitakhun Township in Mandalay division, about one hundred people attended.

2010.10.26

New Parties

RNDP

Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Rakhine National Development Party called for the postponement of the Nov. 7 election in three townships of Arakan State which were devastated by Cyclone Giri. Thu Wai, chairman of the Democratic Party (Myanmar), said he would support the appeal for a postponement.

2010.10.26

New Parties

USDP

USDP Yangon campaign office U Tin Maung Win said that Phado Aung San will contest in Kayin State as a USDP candidate.

NDF secretary of election campaign committee (Yangon division) Dr. Myat Nya Nga Soe said that NDF will explain and clarify about the election procedures and financial recording issues to party candidates.

2010.10.26

Opposition

NLD

The NLD released a party statement saying that the poll will only prolong military dictatorship and noted that citizens had the right not to vote.

2010.10.26

Opposition

NLD

Young members of disbanded National League for Democracy (NLD) distributed election boycott leaflets in Insein and Mingalardon Townships in Rangoon Division.

2010.10.26

Government + Terrorist

Security forces

The New Light of Myanmar published an article revealing the investigations into recent terrorist attacks targeting upcoming elections. It claims that suspects responsible for the bombing of an election commission office in Bago on Sept 29 had connections with the armed opposition group ABSDF and KNU

2010.10.25

Exile

Activists

Several dozen refugees and migrant workers from Burma staged a demonstration during the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's brief visit to the Thai capital and expressed their anger at the secretary general’s lack of action on Burma and the United Nations’ perceived lack of interest in refugees and migrant workers living in Thailand. .

2010.10.25

Exile

IFEX

Members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) aired their appeal to the government to allow media freedom during elections in a statement, specifically calling on Asean governments to assist in pressuring the Burmese junta to acknowledge media rights such as equal access and independent reporting.

2010.10.25

Protest

About 20 villages gathered together near Kyun Ywa village, an area controlled by the Karen National Union (KNU) and protested from 7am to 10 am against the Burmese government announcing that the area is not secure and unfair to the election, therefore banning these villages from participating in the election.

Independent candidate Dr. Than Myint, who will contest for Regional Assembly in Amarapuya Township Constituency No.1 in Mandalay division met with press on October 25. He said, “Burma is very much under-developed... The education level is getting lower and the health care system is inadequate but people have the power to change all of these adversities...."

2010.10.25

Government

Election Commission

UEC Chairman met subcommissions in Nay Pyi Taw District

NUP general secretary, Mandalay division campaign officers, party candidates and party members held a meeting in Myitphyar Aryer Hall. NUP general secretary, about 30 businessmen and about 900 party members participated in the meeting.

2010.10.24-27

International

India

A delegation led by Major General GS Malhi, VSM of Army Higher Command Course of Indian Defence Services of the Republic of India made a study tour to Burma

2010.10.24

Ethnic

ZNC

Politicians representing pro-election parties have expressed support for the “Kale Declaration” made by the Zomi National Congress that calls for a federal system based on equality and democracy to be established through a second Panglong conference. It was made by ethnic leaders and politicians opposed to the Nov. 7 election in Kale, Sagaing Division

2010.10.24

Government

SPDC

At a ceremony to mark the 65th Anniversary of United Nations Day was held at Myanmar International Convention Centre, Prime Minister U Thein Sein said "Whatever the challenges facing us, we are determined to do our utmost for the successful conclusion of the free and fair general elections based on the past experiences and lessons learned in the best interest of our country and people."

2010.10.23

Government

Election Commission

Secretary of Rakhine Election Commission said that the election will take place in Rakhine state as scheduled despite being affected by the cyclone. He added, "The weather was fine in Sitthwe this morning. There is not much destruction in the area. The election process will take place as scheduled..."

2010.10.23

Opposition

Activists

The Burmese junta tightened security around downtown Rangoon amid reports that monks and activists planned to gather at the city’s famous Shwedagon Pagoda to protest next month's election, according to local sources.

2010.10.22

Protest

‘Anti 2010 election pamphlets’ were distributed in schools, hospitals, some villages and government’s civil department offices in Kyar Inn Seik Gyi township, Karen State.

2010.10.22

International

Thailand

Thailand will not forcefully repatriate Burmese refugees staying on the Thai-Burmese border and only repatriate them when peace prevails in Burma, said Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya.

2010.10.21

Government

Junta raises the new national flag throughout the country

2010.10.21

Government

Election Commission

Mandalay Region Subcommission held a work coordination meeting on electoral process at its office.

2010.10.21

New Parties

USDP

USDP candidates - retired General Win Naung (People Assembly), U Soe Win ( Poeple Assembly), U Myo Thein (Regional Assembly Constituency No.1), U Nyi Lin Phyo (Regional Assembly Constituency No.2) and other 60 USDP members launched campaigns in Kyauttada Township and met with local electorates

2010.10.21

New Parties

NDF

NDF candidate U Thein Nyunt, who is contesting in the People's Assembly for Thingankyaung Township, launched his campaign with NDF youths.

2010.10.20

New Parties

USDP

During USDP press conference, USDP general secretary U Htay Oo said that USDP are neither allies nor enemies of other political parties.

2010.10.20

Ethnic

KIA

The Kachin Independence Army confirmed that Myanmar troops surrounded three Kachin Independence Organization offices in Kachin state.

2010.10.20

Ethnic

Lahu Militia + UWSA

Hostilities were witnessed to the east of Mae Ken village between the joint forces of the 65th LIB of the Burmese Army and a Lahu militia unit led by Ja Bee Koi, and troops from the United Wa State Army (UWSA). One Lahu soldier and two UWSA fighters died in the encounter, with several others on both sides reportedly wounded.

2010.10.20

Government

Supreme Court

Burma’s highest court agreed to hear final appeals from opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi regarding her continuing house arrest on October 29.

2010.10.20

International

UN

Burma's United Nations Ambassador, Thant Kyaw, told a UN committee that Burma has no political prisoners.

2010.10.20

International + Exile

Japan

The Burmese embassy in Tokyo took advanced votes from citizens in Japan for the November 7 general election yesterday, amid street protests urging a poll boycott.

2010.10.20

New Parties

NDF + DP + USDP + KPP + PDP

Among the 37 registered parties, the National Democratic Force (NDF), Democratic Party (Myanmar), Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), Karen Progressive Party (KPP), and Peace and Diversity Party (PDP), have opened Facebook accounts to present party policies and canvass for votes.

2010.10.19

New Parties

PNO

U Nay Win Htun, a well-known businessman-turned-candidate for the upper house in the Pa-O self- administered zone was reported to have directed local people in Pongae village tract in Hopong that everyone must vote for the party, otherwise each villager will be asked to pay Kyat 50,000 ($50), according to a villager whose relatives are PNO members.

2010.10.19

Ethnic

DKBA

The Influential Karen Buddhist monk U Thuzana reportedly visited Col Saw Lah Pwe, leader of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) Brigade 5 who has rejected the Burmese military government's Border Guard Force (BGF) plan in order to persuade him to accept it, said Karen sources.

2010.10.19

Ethnic

KNLA

Hardened troops known as the "Special Force" have joined Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) brigades along the Salween River in anticipation of a post-election assault by the Burma Army.

2010.10.19

Ethnic

Unknown

Troops from the Burmese Army’s 277^th Light Infantry Brigade (LIB) engaged members of an undetermined armed group to the south of Mae Ken village, Mong Tone Township, in the east of Shan State. One Burmese soldier was reportedly killed.

2010.10.19

New Parties

DP

Democratic Party (Myanmar) opened its branch-office in South Oakalarpa and Chairman of DP (Myanmar) will address speech on the event said Daw Tin Tin Mya, who is a member of party campaign committee.

2010.10.19

New Parties

NUP

About 80 members of NUP campaigned in Bahan Township. They distributed pamphlets which include NUP candidates' profile with four cars.

2010.10.19

New Parties

USDP

Burma’s foreign minister Nyan Win is set to win in his constituency in the Pegu division by default after two other candidates withdrew.

2010.10.18

Ethnic

KIA

Burmese troops raided offices of the ethnic Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Kachin State at night and detained at least two KIA officers, increasing fears of imminent fighting in the northern part of the country as elections are approaching

2010.10.18

Ethnic

KNU + KIO + NMSP + KNPP + CNF + UWSA

In order to defend against major junta offensives, six armed ethnic groups have formed an alliance and agreed to help each other if a member is attacked. These include the Karen National Union (KNU), the Kachin Independence Organization, the New Mon State Party (NMSP), the KNPP, the Chin National Front and the United Wa State Army.

2010.10.18

Ethnic

NMSP

The Mon cease-fire group, the New Mon State Party (NMSP), released a statement requesting people in Burma including ethnic Mon to boycott the upcoming elections.

2010.10.18

Government

Election Commission

Election Commission held its first press conference for the international media, domestic media and foreign diplomats. UEC Chairman U Thein Soe said that voting will not take place in 54 constituencies where only one candidate has registered to contest and hence won the seat by default. He also said that there are no plans to invite foreign election observers and permission for foreign journalists will be decided by the relevant government ministry. In addition, he said that the UEC has already finalised a list of voters eligible to caste advance-votes. Political party candidates and Independent candidates will have to end their campaign by October 31. Election result will be announced a few days after election.

2010.10.18

Government

Election Commission

Relevant Election Commission announced a name list of candidates contesting to become Chin and Shan Ethnic representatives in Regional Assembly in Sagaing Division.

2010.10.18

Government

Election Commission

The Election Commission will scrutinize representatives’ list of 166 representatives - which represents 25% of members of Parliament, send by the Ministry of Defense.

2010.10.18

Government + Ethnic

Civil Service

The Burmese junta recalled government workers out of a ceasefire group’s area of control in northern Shan State amid rising tensions between ethnic forces and the Burmese Army, a source said. The Burmese Army also called on a Border Guard Force (BGF) militia group to stand by for reinforcements in case fighting breaks out with 1st Brigade SSA-N.

2010.10.18

International

Indonesia

The Indonesian government has criticised the Burmese regime’s announcement that foreign reporters and monitors would be barred from covering the first national election in 20 years. “The planned election, long awaited both by the Myanmarese and the international community, would serve its purpose best with thorough media coverage,” Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah told The Jakarta Post

2010.10.18

International

USA

US State Department spokesman P. J. Crowley said restrictions imposed on foreign media and outside election observers on access to the Nov. 7 elections in Burma are “unfortunate” and a sign of continued rigidity of the country's military rulers.

2010.10.18

New Parties

DP + NDF + NUP + WNLD + 88GSY+USDP

Political parties set aside their election campaign activities to help victims of the record-breaking floods that inundated townships around Mandalay last week. The authorities and social welfare groups joined the relief effort by political parties, namely Democratic Party (Myanmar), National Democratic Force, National Unity Party, Wunthanu NLD (Union of Myanmar), 88 Generation Student Youths (Union of Myanmar) and the Union Solidarity and Development Party.

2010.10.18

New Parties

PNO

The PNO demonstrated how to vote in the elections at mid-day in Pin Laung Township and famous Pa-O singers sang poll-related songs in the concert at night,

2010.10.18

New Parties

USDP

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) unveiled more than 450 temporary billboards in townships in Yangon Region last week, according to a senior party official. USDP Pyithu Hluttaw candidate and Yangon Mayor U Aung Thein Linn said the party put up at least 10 billboards in each of Yangon’s 45 townships. Some of the posters feature photos and profiles of the party’s candidates in that particular township, while others include party slogans and photos of USDP activities.

2010.10.18

Opposition

One thousand VCDs produced by Shan community leaders opposed to the Nov. 7 election have been distributed in Shan State since early September. Thousands of additional copies have also been secretly made.

2010.10.18

Opposition

ASSK

Aung San Suu Kyi says she wants to sign up for a Twitter account once she is released so that she can "tweet" and keep in touch with the younger generation

2010.10.17 -18

New Parties

DP

Democratic Party Candidate U Aung Nyine, who is contesting for the People's Assembly in Bahan Township, launched a campaign for second time in Bahan Township

2010.10.17

New Parties

Independent

Independent candidate U Win Ko Ko Win, who will contest for the regional Assembly in Thinlin Township constituency No.1, opened his election campaign office (Victory office) in his house.

2010.10.17

New Parties

MPP

Modern People Party launched their election campaign speech in Tawwin cinema hall, NyaungDone Township, Irrawaddy Division. About 200 audiences attended.

2010.10.16

Ethnic

Karenni

Karenni troops launched a full armed assault on a Burmese Army outpost in Loikaw Township, Karenni State. Four junta troops and one Karenni were killed.

2010.10.16

New Parties

CNP

A spokesperson for the Chin National Party confirmed his party had also left the group 6 democratic party alliance or “Democratic Friendship Group” but did not give a reason.

2010.10.15

Exile

AAPP

In a statement, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners—Burma (AAPP) urged the international community to back a call by Tómas Quintana, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma, for a UN Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the ruling regime's alleged crimes against humanity.

2010.10.15

Exile

Shan Community Organisations

Several Shan community organisations launched a no-vote video campaign against the November 7 Election in Chiang Mai

2010.10.15

Government + Ethnic

KIA

The state-run Myanma Ahlin newspaper reported that a land-mine blast Wednesday in northern Kachin state had killed two people and injured one accusing "KIA insurgents", the first time it used the word "insurgent" to describe the ceasefire group.

2010.10.15

International

UN

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said: “Myanmar’s lack of engagement is deeply frustrating, as it not only contradicts its stated policy of cooperation with the United Nations but also limits my ability to fully implement the mandate entrusted to me by the General Assembly.” He also urged the government to release Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners ahead of the elections as this would be a signal of their commitment to a credible electoral process.

2010.10.15

New Parties

USDP + NDPD

Local residents said the NDPD was forced to stop campaigning in Dunyaung Paungkyu Village in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine state due to USDP intimidation. Thar Thar Aung, the chairman of the District Election Commission that covers Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships, allegedly summoned party leaders from the USDP and NDPD to his office.

2010.10.15

Opposition

NLD

NLD central executive committee member Ohn Kyaing tand several other senior party members visited the state capital of Myitkyina with ethnic Arakanese politician Aye Thar Aung to brief NLD members on the party's stand on the Nov. 7 election and lobby a boycott.

2010.10.14

Ethnic

KNLA

The commander of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Brigade 5 has told all soldiers in his command along the bank of the River Salween to be prepared as the Burmese regime plans an offensive to clean up the border areas after the Nov. 7 election

2010.10.14

Government

Election Commission

Chairman of Rakhine State Election Sub- Commission U Aung Mya and Chairman of Sittway District Election Sub- Commission U Soe Khant , accompanied by members of the district election sub-commission, and the township election sub-commissions met with members of ward/village-tract election sub commissions, and polling stations in Aungdaing Village-tract and Bumay Village-tract in Sittway Township and discussed electoral process, location and organizational setup of polling stations.

2010.10.14

New Parties

DP

Democratic Party (Myanmar) will open its branch-office in South Oakalarpa on 19 October 2010 and Chairman of DP (Myanmar) will address speech on the event said Daw Tin Tin Mya, who is a member of party campaign committee.

2010.10.14

New Parties

NDF

Some candidates are encountering difficulties in fielding their representatives in electoral office and are seeking volunteers. Daw Kam, an NDF candidate who is contesting for people Assembly in South Oakkalarpa Township, said, “There are 203 electoral offices in South Oakkalapa Township and if we field two representatives in each electoral office we will need 406 representatives. However, it's already very difficult for us to field one representative in each electoral office. We only have five to six people to conduct our campaign only with five to six people, so we will definitely need volunteers for the representatives..."

2010.10.14

New Parties

USDP

Signboards belonging to Burma’s main junta-backed political party USDP were vandalised with red paint in Pegu Division, forcing party members to scrape them clean, witnesses said.

2010.10.13

Ethnic

KIO

The main ethnic Kachin political group is being pressured by the government to move out of its existing liaison office in Tanai district that governs the Kachin State capital of Myitkyina, sources said.

2010.10.13

International

UN

An estimated 2,100 political prisoners, including student leaders, monks, pro-democracy leaders, and ethnic minority leaders must be released before the Nov. 7 vote, said Tomas Ojea Quintana, special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar.

2010.10.13

International

USA

Washington hopes that whatever government emerges from general elections in Myanmar will proceed along a new path, a U.S. State Department spokesman said

2010.10.13

International + Exile

New Zealand

The New Zealand Parliament unanimously passed a motion calling on Myanmar's military junta to 'release all political prisoners arrested for their peaceful opposition to the regime.' A former prisoner, Aung Khaing Min, who has been brought to New Zealand by Amnesty International to speak about his experiences and the fight for democracy in the Asian country, was in the public gallery when the motion was passed. He also appeared before parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee on Thursday, 14 October where he said the Myanmar election is a "foregone conclusion"

2010.10.13

New Parties

DPP + RNDP

The Democracy and Peace Party held an emergency meeting and decided to withdraw from an alliance that included the National Democratic Force party after the latter accepted funds from Myanmar Fisheries Federation vice-chairman and vice chairman of the NGO, Myanmar Egress Hla Maung Shwe. The RNDP also said that under these confusing circumstances, it would “temporarily suspend” co-operation with the alliance

2010.10.13

New Parties

NDPP

The National Democratic Party for Peace (NDPP) opened a party office in Maungdaw

2010.10.13

New Parties

PDP

Peace and Diversity candidate U Aung Myo Oo, who will contest for people assembly in Kyimyintaing Township, hung 50 election campaign posters in Kyimyintaing Township

2010.10.13

New Parties

USDP

Local sources say USDP members buying votes by going door to door in townships in Rangoon, Irrawaddy Division and Arakan State, asking people for advanced votes with offers of money and other opportunities in return.

2010.10.13

New Parties

USDP

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) discussed five options for securing advance votes from government staff, soldiers and junta-backed civic organizations to ensure their victory in the upcoming elections, according to a USDP township official.

2010.10.13

New Parties

USDP

The junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is concerned about electioneering in northern Shan State following the murder of one of its local members two weeks ago.

2010.10.13

Opposition

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer, Nyan Win, said that although her name is on a voters' list, she will not take part in a poll organised by the military.

2010.10.12

Government

State-Run TV

State-run Televension will soon broadcast 11 election songs. Those songs are written by U Maung Maung Aye who is the manager of "Ah Lin Kar Woot Yee Music group". “The songs are about election... Citizens have responsibility and voting in 2010 election means acting in accordance with democracy principles...".

2010.10.12

International

India

Senior General Than Shwe received a goodwill delegation led by the Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army General Deepak Kapoor, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC at the Bayintnaung Yeiktha

2010.10.12

New Parties

Alliance

NDF leader U Khin Maung Swe said that the Democratic Alliance Force is planning to cooperate with four other ethnic nationalities' parties in order to strengthen Democratic alliance force. Those ethnic Nationalities' parties are CPP, KPP, AMRDP and one other ethnic national party.

2010.10.12

New Parties

Alliance

Democracy and Peace Party general secretary U than Htun said that there is no more doubt between partner parties in the six democratic party alliance and they will continue to work together.

2010.10.12

New Parties

USDP

Aung Zaw Win, a USDP candidate, joined other party members and supporters on a visit to Nyaung Chaung (Khadibil) village, where a young student urged him not to make false promises during his election campaign and said that most people would not support his party

2010.10.12

New Parties

USDP

Candidates of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) in Burma put up two billboards in Maungdaw

2010.10.12

Opposition

NLD

The main opposition NLD party left Rangoon for Kachin State on week-long roadshow trip organisational trip accompanied by Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) party leader and Committee Representing the People’s Parliament (CRPP) secretary Aye Thar Aung. They briefed NLD township, ward and village level organising committee members from 11 townships in Mandalay Division.

2010.10.11

Exile

Burma Campaign UK

Zoya Phan, a member of the British advocacy group Burma Campaign, told members of the European Parliament the military junta is seeking legal cover through sham elections.

2010.10.11

Government

Election Commission

Member of Union Election Commission incharge of Mandalay Region U Myint Naing had a meeting with members of Mandalay Region/District and Township Election Subcommissions at the office of the region’s subcommission

2010.10.11-14

Government

Election Commission

Electoral process courses for chairmen of wards and village-tract subcommissions in Gangaw Township, secretaries, members, polling station officers, deputy polling station officers and its members were opened

2010.10.11

Government

Prison Department

Myanmar's military government is planning the early release of 3,000 prisoners to allow them to vote in next month's long-awaited election, a prison department official said

2010.10.11

Government

SPDC

The Burmese authorities are to ban all public stage performances during the social and religious celebrations associated held in October and November due to the upcoming Nov. 7 election date

2010.10.11

International

Thailand

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited Burma to discuss bilateral cooperation, border issues and Burma's upcoming election. He said that Myanmar has rejected any help to carry out its upcoming election.

2010.10.11

New Parties

DP

Democratic Party (Myanmar) tried to launch their election campaign in 20 areas within Mingalartaungnyunt Township with a three step strategic plan and has so far completed the first step. According to DP candidate U Hla Htay, their first strategic step is to distribute party pamphlets, the second step is to explain the voting system to local people, and the third step is for candidates to travel in their relevant constituencies and meet with local people.

2010.10.11

New Parties

KSDDP

Chairman U Saw Tha Htoo Kyaw of Kayin State Democracy and Development Party-KSDDP presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.11

New Parties

NDF

The NDF’s campaign in Tatkone and Shatapru, the two main quarters of Myitkyina, was prohibited by the ruling Burmese junta’s Kachin State Administrative Office of the so-called Kachin State Peace and Development Council, the sources said.

2010.10.11

New Parties

UDPKS

Joint Secretary of Unity and Democracy Party of Kachin State (UDPKS) Daw Dwe Bu presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.11

New Parties

USDP

Myanmar Actor Lwin Moe, who is planning to go to Naypyidaw for business purpose, followed a USDP candidate and chairman of ZayKabar company U Khin Maung Shwe's election campaigns. Lwin Moe said, " I come along with U Khin Shwe becasue we are business partners and because I want to learn about the election campaign..."

2010.10.11

New Parties

USDP

USDP candidate, U Thein Zaw, campaigned at the Kachin Roman Catholic Church in Gat Shang Yang Village, 18 miles south of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State. Church sources said he made a donation 3 million kyat (est. US$3,109) to the church.

2010.10.11

New Parties

WNLD

Wuntharnu NLD candidate U Htun Shwe, who will contest for Kyauttadar Township people assembly, campaigned in Kyauttadar Township.

2010.10.10

Government

Election Commission

Chairman of Zabuthiri Township Election subcommission in Nay Pyi Taw District U Thein Tun and members explained the electoral process to polling station officers, deputy polling station officers and 380 members from Pyinnyatheiddhi, Wunnatheiddhi, Thukhatheiddhi, Nyanatheiddhi and Balatheiddhi wards of the township

2010.10.10

New Parties

KNDP

U Tha Ban Aung, Vice-Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of Khami National Development Party, presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.10

New Parties

NDF

Chairman of National Democratic Force Dr Than Nyein presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.10

Terrorist

An explosion in an ordinance depot in Shan State East’s Monghsat destroyed at least two warehouses including the underground storerooms. “There is no death or injury,” a Burmese officer was quoted as assuring a civilian acquaintance. But according to a Lahu source, three people were killed: a sergeant and two privates.

2010.10.09-10

New Parties

USDP

USDP candidate Dr. Tin Htun Oo met with local electorates in Pazauntaung Township

2010.10.09

Ethnic

NMSP

Burmese authorities have demanded that information about all non-member guests moving in and out of New Mon State Party (NMSP) offices in Mon State be recorded and submitted to the Burmese government. Sources within the party explained that the requirement of information about guests is treatment only given to parties deemed illegal by the Burmese government.

2010.10.09

Government

Election Commission

Members of Shan State Election Subcommission and Kalaw Township Election Subcommission of Taunggyi District met with members of Ward/Villagetract Election Subcommissions at the hall of Basic Education Post Primary School in Heho about the electoral process

2010.10.09

New Parties

AMRDP

All Mon Region Democracy Party distributed CDs of the party's election campaign songs, both in Mon and Myanmar languages, for free in the constituencies where the party will contest in Mon state, Kayin State and Tanintharyi division.

2010.10.09

New Parties

DP

DP (Myanmar) candidate U Than Zaw Aung campaigned in his constituency in Dagon Myothit (North) Township together with 20 parties members.

2010.10.09

New Parties

KNPP

General Secretary U Tin Hlaing Win of Kaman National Progressive Party presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.09-10

New Parties

USDP

USDP candidate Dr. Tin Htun Oo campaigned in Pazuntaung Township

2010.10.08

Government

Election Commission

In accordance with election procedures and instructions, Mawlamyaing election Commission has distributed ballot boxes to local sub-election commissions in Mawhlamyaing Township since 8 of October. Mawlamyaing election commission is distributing ballot boxes for 110 electoral offices in 41 village-groups and secretary of local sub-election commission come to collect the ballot boxes.

2010.10.08

Government

SPDC

Myanmar's military regime plans to release about 11,000 prisoners ahead of November elections, enabling them to vote in the rare polls, officials said

2010.10.08

Government

Supreme Court

Myanmar's Supreme Court will hear a special appeal lodged by Aung San Suu Kyi against her house arrest for a security breach last year, it said in an announcement

2010.10.08

New Parties

DP + Independent

Two candidates in Mandalay last week participated in what is thought to be the first public debate of the election. Held at the Democratic Party (Myanmar) office in front of journalists and members of the public on October 8, the friendly encounter saw Democratic Party candidate Dr Tin Maung Tun and independent U Phyo Wai Thet question each other on policy.

2010.10.08

New Parties

NDPD

Chairman U Maung Maung Ni of National Democratic Party for Development presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.08

New Parties

PSDP

Phalon-Sawaw Democratic Party candidate Daw Nan Sa Awar says the party cannot afford to send a representative to the ballot office will have to depend on local people.

2010.10.08

New Parties

USDP

Secretary-General of the Union Solidarity and Development Party U Htay Oo presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.08

New Parties

USDP

USDP candidates U Soe Win, U Myo Thein, U Nyi Lin Phyo and 60 members of USDP campaign for election and met with local electorates in Kyauttadar Township.

2010.10.07

Ethnic

Military alliance

Ethnic ceasefire groups in the north of Burma have agreed to a common strategy in the face of any concerted Burmese Army offensives, according to sources within the groups. The deal comes in the wake of the junta’s third attack against one of the armed militia in Shan State last month. They include the UWSA, NDAA, SSA-N 1st Brigade and KIO.

2010.10.07

Government

SPDC

An officer from Yangon division Peace and development council said if any problem occurs at the electoral office, ballot boxes will be locked and brought to the local peace and development council office to count. Candidates will be allowed to accompany local authorities to the council office and scrutinize vote counting.

2010.10.07

Government

Election Commission

An EC officer said that Advance-vote casting date will be announced a few days before election date. To apply for advance-vote casting, individuals will have to provide adequate evidence such as medical leave, emergency trips to the election commission.

2010.10.07

International

ASEAN

ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan said that the ASEAN community expects a new era will emerge in Myanmar and believes Myanmar will be able to cooperate well with its neighbor countries after the election.

2010.10.07

New Parties

DP

Because of heavy rains, election candidates find it difficult to launch their election campaigns and get in touch with public for their election campaign. One of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) candidates in Yangon said, “It’s really difficult in Yangon. It's not easy for us to rent hall rooms because of financial difficulties, and if people don't come. So far, we are going door by door and distribute our newsletter. In Yangon, sometime it rains and sometime it doesn't these days. If it does rain we stop our activities...."

2010.10.07

New Parties

NDF

NDF said that their party only accepted donation from familiar people who donate their money with decent heart, but the party does not accept donations from other unfamiliar people. “Majority of the donors donate to candidates but not to party. However, as some of the donors don't know our candidates' addresses, they come to headquarter. During this democratic transition period, we only accept donation from those who we known…" said NDF chairman Dr. Than Nyine.

2010.10.07

New Parties

NDF

NDF open Pegu division election campaign office at 10:00am.

2010.10.07

New Parties

NDF

NDF start selling its Golden Hat journal Vol.1, No.2 on 7, October 2010. The journal is priced at 300 kyat.

2010.10.07

New Parties

NUP

NUP candidate U Thein said NUP will change its policies which were disliked by public during socialist era, and is ready to represent the people now.

2010.10.07

New Parties

PSDP

Chairman U Saw Khin Maung Myint of Phalon-Sawaw Democratic Party presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.07

New Parties

WDP

General Secretary U Hsai Paung Nap of WA Democratic Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.06

Government

Election Commission

The work coordination meeting between Chairman of the Union Election Commission U Thein Soe and members of Kachin State subcommission and district/township/ward/ village-tract subcommissions took place at the Town Hall in Myitkyina, Kachin State

2010.10.06

International

ASEM

European and Asian leaders urged Myanmar's junta to release political prisoners and ensure November elections are free and fair, in a statement issued at the close of the Asia Europe Meeting

2010.10.06

International

IPU

The human rights committee of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) called on Myanmar to immediately release 12 lawmakers from jail ahead of elections next month.

2010.10.06

New Parties

Individual

An individual candidate Dr.Phone Win said that all the candidates are intensifying their election campaign as the election date is getting closer and some individual candidates have met with voters individually. He continued that all the eight individual candidates from the individual candidate alliance will do the same.

2010.10.06

New Parties

INDP

Chairman U Win Myint of the Inn National Development Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.06

New Parties

KPP

KPP leader U Saw Aye Ko said his party is starting their election campaigns in Mawlamyaing Township. They have distributed pamphlets and will also conduct public speeches but will not use billboard.

2010.10.06

New Parties

RNDP

Chairman Dr Aye Maung of Rakhine Nationalities Development Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.06

Opposition

Arakan youth activists

Notices urging the public to boycott the Burmese junta’s elections next month and oppose its constitution were posted on lamp posts and fences in 15 villages across Arakan State, youth activists said

2010.10.05-6

Government

Election Commission

The Lashio Township Subcommission of Lashio District, Shan State (North), held two electoral process course for members of ward and village subcommissions, polling station officers, deputy polling officers, and polling station members

2010.10.05

Government

Election Commission

Member of the Union Election Commission Dr Daw Myint Kyi together with Bago Region Election Subcommission Chairman U Myint Aung and members attended demonstration of voting process at No. 1 Polling Station in Hsandaw Ward, Pyay Township

2010.10.05

Government

SPDC

Naypyitaw has set three months before the elections and three months after the elections as state of emergency period, according to informed sources from the border

2010.10.05

New Parties

CPP

Chairman U No Thang Kap of Chin Progressive Party presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.05

New Parties

USDP

At least 20 people in Central Burma have reportedly completely lost their eyesight after undergoing eye operations provided by the junta proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

2010.10.05

Opposition

NLD

Rangoon's Supreme Court accepted legal documents related to a lawsuit filed by Aung San Suu Kyi against the Burmese military government accusing it of illegally dissolving her political party, the National League for Democracy (NLD). Her lawyers were told to return the next day.

2010.10.04

Ethnic

UWSA

Burmese authorities in Tachilek Township on the Thai-Burmese border have banned vehicles registered to the United Wa State Army (UWSA)

2010.10.04

Exile

Amnesty International

Amnesty International is calling on Australian Prime Minister Ms Gillard to make a strong case for human rights protection in Burma at the Asia Europe Summit Meeting.

2010.10.04-8

Government

Election Commission

Member of the Union Election Commission Daw Khin Hla Myint met chairmen and members of Ayeyawady Region, Pathein District and townships’ election subcommissions at Pathein. From 5 to 8 October, she met members of election subcommissions in Myaungmya, Hinthada, Maubin and Pyapon and inspected sample polling stations and demonstration of casting of votes there.

2010.10.04

Government

Election Commission

Member of Union Election Commission U Aung Myint held a discussion with members of Taninthayi Region Election Subcommission and township, ward and village election subcommissions and polling station officers in Myeik District at Pearl Yadana Hall in Myeik

2010.10.04

Government

Election Commission

A village chairman from Maungdaw Township forcibly collected funds from villagers for the village election commission to meet expenses for travel and other official commission work, said a villager

2010.10.04

Government

Press Scrutiny and Registration Division

Burma’s censorship board suspended the Rangoon-based weekly, The Favourite Journal from publication for two weeks for publishing a cartoon the censorship board alleges was joking about the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

2010.10.04

Government

SPDC

Two Burmese army officers and one soldier have been detained for prosecution for the killing of two young men in Pegu on Sept. 4

2010.10.04

Government

SPDC

According to relatives of Mon State school teachers, orders issued by the Burmese government in late September 2010 mandated that comprehensive exams for this semester at every educational institution in the country must be finished by October 22nd of this year.

2010.10.04

International

Toyota

A Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) affiliate has sold its stake in a joint venture in Myanmar with the country's military regime

2010.10.04

New Parties

MPP

Joint-General Secretary-2 of Modern People Party Daw Yi Yi San presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.04

New Parties

NDF

National Democratic Force party submitted the list of its members to the UEC

2010.10.04

New Parties

USDP

USDP nationalities assembly candidate Dr. Khin Shwe and candidate for the People's Assembly U Soe Tint held public speeches in Kaw Mu Township in Yangon division. In the election campaign speeches, together with USDP candidates, Academy actor U Moe Dee also encouraged audiences to make correct decisions while voting for their candidate in election.

2010.10.04

Pyinsawaddy FM Radio

A majority of Arakanese people living in Sittwe, the capital of Arakan State, have stopped listening to Pyinsawaddy FM radio after it began propagating the Burmese military junta’s policies on a daily basis.

2010.10.03

Government

Election Commission

Member of Union Election Commission in-charge of Kayah State U Khin Maung Nu viewed demonstration on how to cast votes at the polling station in Naungya (A), Loikaw in Kayah State.

2010.10.03

New Parties

CNP

Chairman U Zam Ciin Paul (a) U Zo Zam of the Chin National Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.03

New Parties

NUP

NUP joint secretary U Khin Maung Gyi said that the party supported half of the campaign expenditures for candidates who are contesting in states.

2010.10.03

New Parties

RNDP

Rakhine Nationalities Development Party candidate U Zaw Aye Maung, who is contesting for regional assembly as a Rakhine ethnic representative, met with electorates in Dagonesakekan Township. More than 150 Rakhinese electorates and local authorities participated in the event.

2010.10.03

New Parties

WNLD

General Secretary of the Wunthanu NLD (Union of Myanmar) Daw Nan Shwe Kyar presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.02

Ethnic

Chin

Most educated Chin youths are reportedly crossing the border to Mizoram in the northeast state of India from Chin state and Sagaing division to avoid participating in elections

2010.10.02

Government

Election Commission

Member of Union Election Commission U Saw Ba Hlaing meets members of election subcommissions in Kayin State at the meeting hall of Kayin State Peace and Development Council in Hpa-an

2010.10.02

Government

Election Commission

In all the ballot offices throughout the country, five cubic voting rooms for each assembly will be set up for voters so that five voters can cast their votes at the same time.

2010.10.02

Government

SPDC

The Chin State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) office will be used as the State Assembly office in Hakha from October 2

2010.10.02

International

Thailand

The Thai government is making plans to repatriate Burmese refugees to their homeland after elections in the military-ruled country next month, the Thai foreign minister said.

2010.10.02

New Parties

NDF + SNDP + RNDP + CNP + UDP + DPP

Six Burmese political parties have joined in alliance to increase the chances of their pro-democracy candidates being elected on Nov. 7. They are the National Democratic Front (NDF), the Shan Nationals Democratic Party (SNDP), the Rakhine Nationals Development Party (RNDP), the Chin National Party (CNP), the Union Democratic Party (UDP) and the Democracy and Peace Party (DPP)

2010.10.02

New Parties

NPAL

General Secretary of National Political Alliance U Tin Win presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.02

New Parties

UMFNP

Chairman of the Union of Myanmar Federation of National Politics U Aye Lwin presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.01

Ethnic

KDA

The Kachin Defense Army (KDA) based in Shan State in Eastern Burma, is threatening to drive local people out of their village if they do not vote for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

2010.10.01

Government

Election Commission

An election commission officer said the Immigration office will issue new temporary national identity cards for eligible voters who do not have or have lost their ID cards.

2010.10.01

Government

Election Commission

At an election demonstration at Hla Thara township, Area (2), an official from Yangon District election commission explained that to ensure free and fair elections the ballot boxes will be emptied in front of candidates’ representatives and locked until the electoral office is closed. An election commission officer said, "advance-votes from voters will be kept in police financial vault until November 7. The advance votes will be taken to electoral offices together with electoral officers on November 7. When election commission announces the election result, they will announce two results - one from advance-votes and another from instant votes...”

2010.10.01

Government

Election Commission

The election commission has announced that the election will be a free and fair; as a result the election commission will allow voters to change their ballots if they mistakenly tick the wrong candidate. An Election Commission officer also said that people can inform the commission if they find out that either members of election commission or local authorities are collecting money for election. The commission will prosecute such abuse of powers according to laws.

2010.10.01

Government

Election Commission

Chairman of Union Election Commission U Thein Soe met with members of District/Township Election Subcommissions in Yangon

2010.10.01

Government

Press Scrutiny and Registration Division

Burma's press censors have barred domestic news agencies from reporting about pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's name appearing on the electoral role in the November election

2010.10.01

Government

TPDC

The Mudon Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) has announced that all villages in the township are prohibited from holding festivals before the Burmese elections this November.

2010.10.01

Government

Election Commission

The Union Election Commission (UEC) has rejected some portions of the Chin National Party’s draft content for the poll campaign on television and radio. The content is related to the interest and rights of ethnics.

2010.10.01-03

International

Laos

Senior General Than Shwe made a state visit to Laos and briefed the president on preparations for the country's upcoming elections. The official Burmese news said that the Laotain president expressed full support of Burma's elections.

2010.10.01

New Parties

88GSY

Chairman of the 88 Generation Student Youths (The Union of Myanmar) U Ye Tun presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.10.01

New Parties

NDPD

The National Democratic Party for Development (NDPD) opened a branch office in Maungdaw

2010.10.01

New Parties

USDP

Local residents in Shan State North’s Muse Township, opposite China’s Yunnan province, are saying that they are under pressure and are being threatened by local authorities to vote for the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)

2010.09.30

Ethnic

MAU

The Mon Affairs Union—an umbrella group of Mon organizations both inside and outside Burma, including the New Mon State Party—released a statement following a three day central committee meeting on the Thai Burma border. It called for a boycott, claiming that the election will not be free and fair, and saying that it will not bring about a political voice for the people of Mon State after the election.

2010.09.30

Government

Press Scrutiny and Registration Division

Burma's Union Election Commission (EC) has censored campaign ads submitted by ethnic political parties that make reference to a federal union in Burma

2010.09.30

Government + Ethnic

Army

Two more Burmese battalions have arrived in the Three Pagodas Pass area to increase pressure on ethnic armed groups and to prepare for a possible offensive, according to local sources.

2010.09.30

International

EU

Pye Phyo Tay Za, the son of Tay Za, a businessman with close links to Burma's military government, is appealing a decision taken earlier this year which maintains European Union (EU) financial sanctions and travel ban against him.

2010.09.30

International

India

India’s National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said that November elections in Burma may offer hope for the country's future

2010.09.30

International

USA

Congressman Joseph Crowley called on the Burmese military regime to set Aung San Suu Kyi free and says rumors that she will be released in November are a ploy to gain legitimacy in the upcoming election.

2010.09.30

New Parties

88GSY

The 88 Generation Student Youths (Union of Myanmar) held a motorcade campaign through Mandalay, for its third campaigning event in the upper Myanmar city in September.

2010.09.30

New Parties

DPP

Chairman U Aung Than of Democracy and Peace Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.30

New Parties

PSDP

Just over a month from the elections in Burma, the Phalon-Sawaw Democratic Party (PSDP) is expediting its poll camping in Karen State. PSDP members are going around explaining the party's policy in the constituencies

2010.09.30

New Parties

SNDP

Shan National Democratic Party (SNDP) members in Shan State East’s Mongton township, opposite Thailand’s Chiangmai, are saying that they are confident to achieve majority votes in the areas although junta-back Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is also running parallel with them

2010.09.30

New Parties

SNDP

Chairman of Shan Nationalities Democratic Party U Sai Aik Paung presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.30

New Parties

USDP

USDP Yangon division election campaign officer U Tin Maung Win said that the party will set up ten election campaign billboards per township in Yangon division from third week of October.

2010.09.30

New Parties

USDP

In conducting its campaign activities the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), is paving roads and digging wells using state funds and
property—according to a recent briefing to local media by the Rangoon mayor.

2010.09.30

New Parties

USDP

Burmese junta crony businessman and USDP candidate Htay Myint has reached a price-cutting deal with local electricity suppliers for his constituents in Myeik District, Tenasserim Division, as a part of his electoral campaign.

2010.09.30

Opposition

Courts in Burma have given long prison sentences to 13 people, including a Buddhist monk, who were accused of planning bombings and other activities to disrupt upcoming elections. The sentencing is the first major crackdown on dissent since campaigning officially began last week for the Nov. 7 general elections

2010.09.29

Ethnic

KNU

A fight between Burmese army battalions and the Karen National Union (KNU) left 4 Burmese soldiers dead and 2 wounded near Three Pagodas Pass (TPP), Karen State

2010.09.29

Exile

20 journalists and civil society activists participated in a media workshop on the November 7 Burmese election as well as the situation of Burmese refugees living in India. The event held at the Press Club of India also called for the Indian government to ‘grant the benefits of democracy, humanity and prosperity to the people of India's neighbours too’

2010.09.29

Exile

NCUB

The New York-based National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) urged the international community to continue to exert pressure on the Burmese military junta prior to the November elections

2010.09.29

Government

SPDC

Former Coastal Region Command chief Khin Zaw Oo has been appointed to head the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (UMEHL), one of the top two military-controlled conglomerates.

2010.09.29

International

Lithuania

Lithuania has joined the growing list of countries supporting calls for a UN commission of inquiry into the Burmese junta’s documented cases of human rights abuses, after France and Ireland in the past week

2010.09.29

New Parties

AMRDP

All Mon Region Democracy Party (AMRDP) Secretary said that Authorities in Mon State will not allow the party the freedom to campaign publicly and are restricting party events and rallies to private houses and public halls.

2010.09.29

New Parties

AMRDP

Chairman of the All Mon Regions Democracy Party U Naing Ngwe Thein presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.29 -10.20

New Parties

DP

Chairman U Thu Wai contesting for People Assembly in Mingalartaungnyunt Township has launched his election campaign in his constituency. By 20 October he covered 20 areas in the township

2010.09.29

New Parties

RNDP

People have been avoiding election rallies of the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party (RNDP), which started campaigning on 23 September, after authorities started monitoring attendees, said party chairman, Dr. Aye Maung.

2010.09.29

New Parties

TPNP

Member of the Central Executive Committee of Taaung (Pa Laung) National Party U Tin Maung presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.29

New Parties

USDP

A Yangon division USDP representative denies that the USDP is not collecting advance-votes. He said, "USDP will try to get public support as other parties do, but it is not true that the party is collecting advance-votes to a certain percentage...”

2010.09.29

Opposition

ABFSU

Eleven student activists were arrested last week for distributing leaflets in Rangoon urging an election boycott

2010.09.29

Opposition

Generation Wave

Generation Wave, which has 50 members comprising various ethnic groups in Burma, campaigned in Jakarta to get Asian governments to help pressure the regime in power in Burma to allow democracy into the country.

2010.09.29

Terrorist

A device made from TNT exploded late in the day at the Election commission office in Bago Township, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Yangon. No casualties were reported and staff had closed the office 45 minutes earlier. The government media blamed "insurgents, destructive elements and political opportunists" for the bombing

2010.09.28

Government

Army

Two battalions under Military Operation Management Command (MOMC) No.19 are expected to arrive and establish themselves at Three Pagodas Pass Town (TPP) on the Thai – Burma border.

2010.09.28

Government

Foreign MInistry

Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win assured the United Nations general assembly that the November general elections will be free and fair

2010.09.28

Government

SPDC

Karenni voters are being asked for money for the election fund by the Loikaw Peace and Development Council Chairman after village chiefs and their assistants were summoned to the township office in Loikaw capital of Karenni state in early September, Karenni sources said.

2010.09.28

Government

SPDC

Karenni voters are being asked for money for the election fund by the Loikaw Peace and Development Council Chairman after village chiefs and their assistants were summoned to the township office in Loikaw capital of Karenni state in early September

2010.09.28

International

Korea

Myanmar-Korea Economic Forum jointly organized by Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development and the Korean Embassy, was held in conjunction with paperreading session at Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw Hotel Zone

2010.09.28

New Parties

DPMNS

Myanmar New Society Democratic Party did not apply for registration as a political party to the UEC within 30 days from the date its formation was permitted in accord with the Article 5 of the Political Parties Registration Law and the Article 7 of the Political Parties Registration Rules, the permission has been revoked and the party dissolved.

2010.09.28

New Parties

KPP

Chairman U Saw Tun Aung Myint and Vice-Chairman (1) Professor Dr Saw Sai Mon of Kayin Peoples Party presented the party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.27

Ethnic

UWSA

A Thai defence volunteer and two Wa soldiers were killed in a clash between a border defence unit of the 3rd Army and an armed unit of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) near the Thai-Burmese border in Doi Lang area in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district

2010.09.27

Exile

Friends of the Third World

Human rights activists, lawmakers and religious leaders took part in a sit-in in front of the Myanmar embassy in Colombo organised by Friends of the Third World (FTW) to commemorate the massacre of Buddhist monks in Myanmar on 27 September 2007.

2010.09.27

Exile

News agencies

Leading Myanmar exile media organisations said their websites had been crippled by cyber attacks on the third anniversary of a crackdown on the "Saffron Revolution" monk-led protests.

2010.09.27

Government

Election Commission

Ballot Boxes for electoral constituencies in Naypyidaw regions arrived at the District Election Commission office in Zamutheri Township. There will be 200 Ballot offices all over the region and there are approximately more than 600000 eligible voters in the region.

2010.09.27-29

Government

Military Affairs Security

Burma's Chief of Military Affairs Security Maj-Gen Kyaw Swe warned his staff about leaking military documents and has ordered tighter surveillance within military offices and government ministries during his first staff briefing

2010.09.27

International

UN

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has warned Asian nations that their credibility could suffer if they do not take a tougher line with the Myanmar junta ahead of a national election in November.

2010.09.27

International

UN

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a meeting of his 14-nation “Group of Friends” on Burma to discuss the current situation in the country and the Nov. 7 general election

2010.09.27

International

UN

AUN ministerial group said Myanmar's upcoming election will not be credible unless the military rulers release Nobel prize-winning opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

2010.09.27

New Parties

KNP

Treasurer of Kayan National Party U Kali Min Naing presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV

2010.09.27

New Parties

NDF

Opening ceremony of Tharmwe NDF election campaign office. NDF vice-chariman Dr. Than Win said people who are seduced by the "No vote" campaign and believe that the election outcome is pre-determined will only weaken Democracy in Burma

2010.09.27

New Parties

NDF

NDF candidates launch their election campaigns. During the campaign, they distributed letters about Candidates' profiles and platforms. NDF candidate for People Assembly in Pathein Township, U Soe Myint, said that five candidates from NDF are on campaign in their relevant areas. U Win Thu Soe (candidate for People Assembly in Ngaputaw Township), U Kykaw Kyaw (candidate for People Assembly in KanGyidaunt Township), U Myo Kyaw (candidate for People Assembly in Tharpaung Township), U Aung Naing (candidate for Nationalities Assembly in Pathein township) are campaigning in their relevant areas.

2010.09.27

New Parties

RSNUP

Chairman of Rakhine State National Unity Party, Myanmar U Aye Kyaing presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes on radio and TV

2010.09.27

New Parties

USDP

USDP Lunch Campaign in Kyaut Tagar township in Pegu Division and explained the party's constitution

2010.09.27

Opposition

Monk Oakkan Tha was sentenced to 15 years for breaching the Electronic Act and the Publication Act, and for disturbing the security and peace of the state. He was accused of sending information to the Mon News Agency after they found anti-election documents from him on January 7, 2010.

2010.09.26

Government

Election Commission

Secretary U Khin Maung Yi and Member U Myint Oo of Kayah State Election Subcommission visited the construction site of polling station of Dawaukhu ward in Loikaw Township

2010.09.26

Government

Election Commission

Chairman of Union Election Commission U Thein Soe visited staff office in office of the UEC Gantgaw housing

2010.09.26

New Parties

DP

Chairman of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) U Thu Wai presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV

2010.09.26

New Parties

PNO

CEC member of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) U Khun Min Kyaw presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV

2010.09.25

New Parties

KDUP

Vice-Chairman of Kokang Democracy and Unity Party U Yan Kyin Kan his presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV

2010.09.25

New Parties

LNDP

Vice-Chairman of Lahu National Development Party U Yaw Thup presented his party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV

2010.09.24

Government + Ethnic

SPDC

the regime’s newly appointed Northern Regional Commander Brig-Gen Zeyar Aung held a meeting with Christian church leaders at St. Columban’s Catholic Cathedral in Aung Nan Yint Ta in Myitkyina the capital of Kachin State to woo Christian leaders

2010.09.24

International

ASEAN + UN

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon made an appeal to the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to help him move Burma towards genuine democracy.

2010.09.24

International

ASEAN + USA

A summit held between US President Barack Obama and leaders from Southeast Asia is being heralded as a potentially defining moment in relations between Washington and Southeast Asian governments, offering an opportunity “to align divergent policies ahead of elections” in Burma.

2010.09.24 - 10.30

Media

Cherry FM radio will broadcast political parties' campaign messeages and policies

2010.09.24

New Parties

Political parties, granted for running for the forthcoming multi-party general election, started canvassing for vote through the state radio and television

2010.09.24

New Parties

NUP

NUP vice-Chairman clarified that NUP is not in alliance with USDP on 22nd anniversity of NUP ceremony.

2010.09.24

New Parties

NUP

NUP’s General Secretary U Khin Maung Kyi presented the party's policy on state-run TV and Radio

2010.09.24

New Parties

RNDP

The RNDP held its second rally for votes at Maung Ni Bying Village on the outskirts of Sittwe, where the authorities also took photographs of those attending.

2010.09.24

New Parties

USDP

The Burmese government’s Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has been discretely collecting new member signatures from residents of Mudon and Thanphyuzayart Townships, Mon State, since last week.

2010.09.24

Opposition

ASSK

Aung San Suu Kyi is allowed to vote in the Nov.7 election, according to the voter list posted in the ward Election Commission (EC) office in Bahan Township where she lives despite the election law that bans detainees from voting.

2010.09.23

Exile

Amnesty International

Amnesty International urged Myanmar to free all political prisoners ahead of elections in November

2010.09.23

Exile

HRW

Human Rights Watch released a statement urging Obama and his Southeast Asian counterparts to unite in pressuring the Burmese junta to release political prisoners and initiate dialogue

2010.09.23

Government

Election Commission

Electoral process course opens in Pasawng Township supervised by Bawlake District Election Subcommission of Kayah State. 150 polling station officers and deputy polling station officers attended the training

2010.09.23

Government

Foreign Ministry

The Burmese regime denied accusations at the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) summit that it is trying to develop nuclear weapons

2010.09.23

New Parties

NDF

NDF opened two branch offices in Chanmyae Tharsi and PyiGyi Tankhung Township in Mandalay District

2010.09.23

Opposition

NLD

Win Tin, a central executive committee member of the National League for Democracy (NLD), has urged the US president to take the initiative during an upcoming meeting with Southeast Asian leaders in New York.

2010.09.22

Government

Election Commission

Singu Township Election Subcommission of PyinOoLwin District in Mandalay Region is opening electoral process courses for polling station officers, deputy polling station officers and members. A total of 984 trainees completed the courses conducted at seven separate places in the township

2010.09.22

Government

Foreign Ministry

Burma's Foreign Minister Nyan Win told the 65th annual UN General Assembly that despite challenges the country has made progress towards achieving most of its millennium development goals (MDGs), especially in the areas of poverty alleviation, food security and promotion of health and education.

2010.09.22

International

China

Myanmar’s Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development (MNPED) announced China has agreed to give Burma a 30 billion yuan (US$ 4.2 billion) interest-free loan as agreed during Senior General Than Shwe's five-day state visit to China from 7 to 11 September.

2010.09.22

International

The Netherlands and New Zealand

The Netherlands and New Zealand giving their approval to a proposed UN Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate war crime in Burma

2010.09.22

New Parties

KNPP

The Kaman National Progressive Party submitted the list of its party members to the UEC

2010.09.22

New Parties

USDP

Former army generals, who are candidates in this year's election for the Union of Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), have distributed mobile telephones valued at 1.5 million kyat (US $1,570) in order to attract voters in Naypyidaw

2010.09.21

Exile

AHRG

Asian human rights groups have condemned the Burmese regime for its new decree that restricts workers' rights by banning labor protests with threats of recrimination.

2010.09.21

Government

SPDC

Permission to use billboard for campaign was granted

2010.09.21

International

VIetnam

Two-way trade revenue between Vietnam and Myanmar increased by more than 58 per cent year-on-year to US$73 million in the first eight months of the year, according to statistics from the Myanmar Customs Office.

2010.09.21-27

New Parties

88GSY

88 Generation Student and Youth Party campaigned in villages in Patheingyi township and Chanmyathazi township.

2010.09.21

New Parties

USDP

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is said to have recently been distributing about 100,000 copies of its weekly party newsletter free of charge to the general public

2010.09.21

Opposition

Anti-election posters were distributed widely in 4 townships in Arakan State ((Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Rathidaung, and Sittwe) during International Peace Day.

2010.09.20

Ethnic

Karenni Army

The Karenni Army (KA) has prohibited the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) from campaigning in several villages under its control

2010.09.20

Ethnic

KNLA

Four soldiers of the Burmese Army were killed and seven injured when it exchanged gunfire with the KNLA in Hlaing Bwe Township in Karen State

2010.09.20

Exile

Human Rights Watch

Human Right Watch (HRW), called on Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino III to support the establishment of the UN-created International Commission of Inquiry for Burma.

2010.09.20

Government

Election Commission

Eligible voters' list announced throughout the country by local election sub-commissions (16/Sep/2010 [announcement No.(104/2010)])

2010.09.20

Government

SPDC

A government housing scheme in Naypyidaw has been extended to accommodate nearly 30,000 more civil servants, and their families, who have been told to relocate from Rangoon to Naypyidaw by April at the latest.

2010.09.20

New Parties

Independent

Fourteen independent candidates contesting the upcoming election on Nov. 7 formed a coalition in Rangoon and held a press conference at Yangoon's Traders Hotel. They include 6 running in the People's parliament: Yan Kyaw (Pazuntaung constituency), Ba Tint Swe (North Okkalapa constituency), Tin Aye (Laeway constituency), Dr. Soe Lwin (Lay Myatnar constituency), Kaung Myint Htut (South Okkalapa constituency) and Zaw Oo (Dala Constituency). 8 independent candidates running in the Region and State Parliaments: Hla Shein (Mawlamying constituency No. 1), Zaw Min Thein (Lay Myatnar constituency No. 1), Dr. Than Myint (Amarapura constituency No.1), Kyi Oo Thein (North Okkalapa constituency No. 2), Dr. Saw Naing (South Okkalapa constituency No.1), Win Cho (Dala constituency No.1), Win Ko Ko Win (Thanlyin constituency No.1) and Thein Htay (Thanphyuzayut constituency).

2010.09.20

New Parties

MPP

Modern People Party distributes party pamphlets

2010.09.20

New Parties

UDPKS + KNDP

Unity and Democracy Party of Kachin State (UDPKS) and Khami National Development Party submitted lists of their members to the UEC

2010.09.20

Opposition

ASSK

Aung San Suu Kyi's received en absentia an honorary individual membership title from the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD).

2010.09.20

Opposition

NLD

Members of the disbanded National League for Democracy party (NLD) continued their election boycott activities despite the regime's threat of jail sentences by continuing their campaign tour.

2010.09.20

Opposition

NLD

Aung San Suu Kyi will not be allowed to vote in the military-ruled country's first election in two decades, officials said

2010.09.19-20

Government

Election Commission

UEC Chairman meets district/township/ward/ village-tract subcommissions in Magway Region

2010.09.19

New Parties

USDP + PDP + NUP

USDP, PDP and NUP conduct election campaigns (public speech) in Mingalardon Township, Yangon Division for the first time. 250 people from ShweNanThar Village joined the USDP’s campaign in the morning while 250 people from Thangankyaung villages group attended in the evening. The PDP conducted an election campaign in Htount Kyant.

2010.09.18

Government

Election Commission

Electoral process course opens in Bawlake Township

2010.09.18

Government

Election Commission

Myeik Township Election Subcommission opened the electoral course for polling station officers, deputy polling station officers and members of Myitnge and Kangaung wards. A total of 228 trainees attended the course.

2010.09.18

New Parties

Independent

Four individual State/Regional Assembly candidates held a meeting in Dagon township in Yangon. The meeting participatns were U Win Cho, U Zaw Min Thein (or) U Zaw Win, U Win Ko Ko Win and Dr. Saw Naing. U Win Cho said "We are not building a political alliance. We just came to discuss similar goals and objectives in contesting in the state/regional assembly."

2010.09.18-19

New Parties

PDP

The Peace and Diversity Party members held a seminar at a volleyball court in Htaukkyant ward of Rangoon Division, it was attended by about 50 people.

2010.09.18

New Parties

USDP

The chairmen of the ward administration, Yayaka, in the Arakan State capital Sittwe, have been canvassing for votes along with candidates of the Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) in their respective wards in Sittwe

2010.09.18

Opposition

NLD

Burmese state media warned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party to drop protests against its dissolution, and threatened jail for anyone impeding the November vote.

2010.09.17

International

France

French representative Jean-Baptiste Mattei expressed at a UN Human Rights Council meeting last Friday his government’s support to “establish an international commission of inquiry” on human rights abuses in Burma. France is now the eighth nation to come out in support of the UN launching a commission of inquiry on Burma, joining Australia, Britain, Canada, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and the United States

2010.09.17

Pro-democracy activists in Germany and the Burmese opposition have accused the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (also known as Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung—FES), a German NGO associated with Germany's Social Democratic Party, of having “controversial relations” with Burma's military governement as it held a round-table discussion about the Burmese election in Berlin on Sept. 17

2010.09.16

Government

Election Commission

Bago Region Election Subcommission opened an electoral course No. 2/2010 for Ward/Village Subcommission Chairmen, Secretaries, Polling Station Officers and Deputy Officers at the town hall in Kawa, a total of 169 trainees attended.

2010.09.16

Government

Election Commission

More than 80000 people were trained for election in Yangon Division. The trainees will serve as electoral officers and member of electoral groups in ballot offices.

2010.09.16

Government

Election Commission

The Union Election Commission issued Directive No. 3/2010 stating Hluttaw candidates need to systematically compile an account on the expenditure in accord with the law and submit it to the sub-commission concerned within 60 days the Region or State sub-commission announces the names of the elected Hluttaw representatives. Application forms have already been issued for the candidates of the political parties and independent candidates to systematically submit their accounts on the expenditure for standing in the elections.

2010.09.16

Government

Election Commission

The Union Election Commission declared that it would be unable to hold polling for national elections on November 7 in some parts of 32 townships in states dominated by large ethnic minorities

2010.09.16

Government

Finance Ministry

Burma is expanding the number of private banks ahead of November elections, a step that looks set to strengthen the hand of businessmen with close ties to the ruling generals.

2010.09.16

International

China

Chinese delegation led by Secretariat Member of Communist Party of China Central Committee of the People’s Republic of China Deputy Secretary of CPC Central Commission of Discipline Inspection Mr. He Yong visited Burma. Invited by SPDC member U Tin Aye, He also met Prime Minster Thein Sein, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Htay Oo, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs U Phone Swe, the director-general of the Government Office and departmental heads.

2010.09.16

International

UK

British Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the November 7 Burmese election, calling it “a sham” designed to keep the military regime in power, even after the polls.

2010.09.16

International

USA

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell said“We have been in close consultations with all our friends in the region about our intentions which are to keep the door open, work towards a comprehensive dialogue with the regime, and follow on with its successors with the recognition that it is among all the difficult options the best possible way to go forward”.

2010.09.16

New Parties

Independents

Two directors of Mingalar Myanmar will contest for the People's Assembly in Yangon to represent Humantarian Associations. Founder of Mingalar Myanmar Humantarian Assocation Dr. Phone Win will contest in Kamaryout Township and his wife Daw Yuzanar Maw Win will contest in Hlaing Township. Two of them also involved in the meeting between Democratic Party (Myanmar) and eight individual candidates.

2010.09.16

New Parties

KSPP

Burma's Election Commission (EC) rejected the applications of 14 leading KSPP members, including its founder Tu Ja, who alternatively applied to run as individuals.

2010.09.16

New Parties

NSDP

The Election Commission dissolved the Nationalities Solidarity and Development Party (Kayar State) for failing to apply for Party Registration within 30 days after the party received approval for Political Party formation from election Commission

2010.09.16

Opposition

NLD

National League for Democracy spokesman Nyan Win said he and other party members are followed by at least three plainclothes officers on motorcycles wherever they go.

2010.09.15

Exile

Freedom Now

A Washington-based legal group, Freedom Now, said in a statement that Aung San Suu Kyi must be released by the country’s military junta by Nov. 13

2010.09.15

Government

Election Commission

Election Commission announced a list of areas where the Election will not take place

2010.09.15

International

UN

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed “concern” over the Burmese military junta's move to dissolve 10 political parties in the run-up to the November general election.

2010.09.15

New Parties

Independent

Pu Enok an independent Chin candidate is eyeing a seat in the Parliament and will contest the elections from Kalemyo, Sagaing division in the forthcoming 2010 general elections

2010.09.15

New Parties

USDP

Four prominent construction-industry tycoons have been told to contest in national elections on November 7 as candidates for the main Burmese junta-backed party. They are Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association chairman Dr. Khin Shwe (Zaygabar), Yan Win (A1), Htay Myint (Yuzana) and Tin San (ACE Company).

2010.09.15

Opposition

NLD

The National League for Democracy(NLD) said after a meeting discussing the party's future that it will challenge the Election Commission’s announcement that it will disband the party and are preparing to confront the Political Parties Registration Law Chapter 4, Article 25 before the court

2010.09.14

Government

Prisoners

A jail warden said that authorities have been making lists of prisoners who are eligible to vote in coming election and have been sending lists to the election commission since September 14 on a daily basis. More than 6000 prisoners’ names were submitted to election commission up until September 26. According to election laws, inmates who are confined in jails are eligible to vote but inmates who are confined in prisons are not eligible to vote in coming election.

2010.09.14

Government

Election Commission

Ballot Boxes for 176 Ballot Offices in Gangkaw Township arrive

2010.09.14

Government

Election Commission

Election Commission disband 5 Parties (National league for Democracy, Shan National League for Democracy, Shan State Kokant Democratic Party, Union Pa-O National Organization and Wa National Development Party, and dissolve 5 new parties (Union Karen National Federation, Democratic Party for New Myanmar Society, Myanmar Democracy Congress, Myo National Party, Regional Development Party (Pyi))

2010.09.14

Government

Election Commission

The Union Election Commission issued Notification No. 98/2010 (The right to canvass on radio and TV) and and No. 97/2010 (Granting permission to subsist as political parties, and dissolving political parties by revoking registration). Political Parties will be allowed to broadcast their election Campaigns (including party songs) on State-Own radio and TV for 15 minutes.

2010.09.14

New Parties

DP

The Democratic Party (Myanmar) is urging Burmese voters to choose candidates wisely and without fear

2010.09.14

New Parties

USDP

The Burmese military junta's third-and-fourth ranking officials, Shwe Mann and Tin Aung Myint Oo, have been approved by the election commission as candidates for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP). They will run in Zeyar Thiri and Pubba Thiri townships in Naypyidaw as candidates for seats in the People's Parliament

2010.09.14

New Parties

USDP

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has launched a social program in Rangoon to help bereaved families and HIV/AIDS sufferers, in what is being interpreted as a pre-election move to win popular support. Rangoon's South Dagon Township the USDP was offering to take over funeral arrangements and was paying each bereaved family 30,000 kyat (US $30) and has also opened a shelter for HIV/AIDS sufferers in Rangoon's Tharketa Township in August.

2010.09.14

New Parties + Opposition

Wiretapping by the authorities has reportedly been on the rise, prominent politicians say

2010.09.13-14

Ethnic

KNLA

Three soldiers of the Burmese Army were killed and seven, including a captain, were injured when the Karen National Liberation Army's (KNLA) 201 battalion ambushed Burmese Army troops, during a change of duty twice in Wal Lay area, Myawaddy district in Karen State.

2010.09.13

Government

SPDC

Daily newspapers run by different ministries in Burma will likely be published in the aftermath of the 2010 election in the country,

2010.09.13

New Parties

MDC

Myanmar Democracy Congress is set to be disbanded after the party failed to register the required three candidates for the November 7 election before the August 30 deadline.

2010.09.13

New Parties

MPP

Modern People Party published its party hand-book issue (No.1) in conformity with the election comission's publication regulation and laws.

2010.09.13-15

New Parties

USDP

147 USDP candidates contesting in the 2010 election attended a 3 day meeting at the party's headquarters in Naypyidaw.

2010.09.13

Opposition

NLD

NLD said sympathetic residents from Mandalay Division and Shan State have agreed to boycott the junta’s forthcoming election, in line with with the party.

2010.09.12

Government

Election Commission

The election commission held practical demonstration sessions for 522 appointed polling station officers in Myitkyina Township, Kachin State.

2010.09.12

Government

SPDC

A jail warden said that authorities have been making lists of prisoners who are eligible to vote in coming election and send the lists to election commission since September 14. More than 6000 prisoners’ names were submitted to election commission up until September 26. According to election laws, inmates who are confined in jails are eligible to vote but inmates who are confined in prisons are not eligible to vote in coming election.

2010.09.12

International

MFA

Foreign Minister Nyan Win attended the opening ceremony of a new Consulate-General building of the Union of Myanmar in Kunming, Yunnan Province, the People’s Republic of China

2010.09.12

New Parties

NDF

National Democratic Force opened its Election Campaign Office in KyautTan Township and in ThinKanKyaun

2010.09.12-14

Two explosions left two people seriously injured in Myanmar's Bago region

2010.09.11

Government

State Radio and TV

To ensure that voters can vote for their desired political parties systematically in the coming election, the State Own Radio and TV will broadcast "Voting system" education program.

2010.09.11

New Parties

DP

The Democratic Party (Myanmar) held a press conference to announce the collaboration with 8 independent candidates for the upcoming election

2010.09.11

New Parties

NPAL

The National Political Alliances League erected a signboard in Mingalardon and introduced their election candidates to the public

2010.09.11

New Parties

WNLD

Wuntharnu NLD (Union of Myanmar) based in Mandalay division erected a signboard at its headquarters

2010.09.10

Government

Election Commission

District Election Commission scrutinized 132 candidates' list who are registered to contested for three level of Parliment in Western District of Yangon Division from Sep 6-10 and all the candidates are approved. 13 parties submitted 132 candidates in total to contest in the Western District of Yangon Division. 9 of them will contest for Nationalities Assembly, 65 will contest for People Assembly and 58 will contest for State/Regional Assembly. Total Ballot offices (569)

2010.09.10

New Parties

USDP

Durign the pre-election period, USDP has provided more than 800 million kyat worth of low-interest loans to farmers in Yangon Division.

2010.09.10

Opposition

NLD

NLD leader Win Tin warns that China's policy towards Burma could backfire.

2010.09.10

Myanmar authorities defused a bomb planted near a Yangon market

2010.09.09

New Parties

NDF

NDF party leader U Khin Maung Swe said the party will publish "Golden Hat" (Shwe Kha Mount) news letter within this week.

2010.09.09

New Parties

USDP

Three big businessmen - Zaykabar U Khin Shwe, UMFCCI chairman U Win Myint and Yuzana U Htay Myint will represent USDP and contest in election. UMFCCI chairman U Win Myint will contest in Kantbalu Township in Sagaing Divisioni, Yuzana U htay Myint will contest in Myate township in Tanintharyi Division and Zaykabar Chairman U Khin Shwe will contest in constituency (No.9) in Yangon Divison

2010.09.09-14

Opposition

NLD

The NLD central executive committee member Ohn Kyaing and colleagues met grass-roots members from 25 townships in Mandalay Division and six townships in Shan State. They announced that sympathetic residents from Mandalay Division and Shan State have agreed to boycott the junta’s forthcoming election, in line with central National League for Democracy party policy. They party leaders also traveled to Sagaing and Shwebo in Sagaing Division to meet party members from nearby townships

2010.09.08

Ethnic

KNLA

Two Burmese government soldiers were killed and six injured in an ambush launched by Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) soldiers in Thingya Nyi Naung in Karen State

2010.09.08-09

New Parties

NPAL

National Political Alliance League launched their election campaign in Magawe Tayatpin Village, Magwe Township on Sept 8, and Kantar area in Magawe city on Sept 9. 20 candidates from NPAL will contest in Magawe Division

2010.09.08-13

New Parties

NUP

NUP held "Voting systems workshop" throughout 12 village groups in Paung Ti Township

2010.09.08

New Parties

USDP

Chairman of Sitthwe Press scrutiny and registration committee U Kaung San Shee will contest for People Assembly in Sitthwe Township. He is a USDP candidate.

2010.09.07

Government

Election Commission

Yangon Western district election commission said that transparent plastic ballot boxes will be used in November 2010 election in order to reflect free and fair election.

2010.09.07

Government

Ethnic

The Burmese military government has mobilized hundreds of soldiers into areas near the Sino-Burmese border controlled by armed ethnic groups,

2010.09.07

Government

Immigration

Burmese immigration officials have been taking large fees from residents in suburban villages outside the capital Sittwe in western Burma's Arakan State to issue National ID cards that are required to vote in the upcoming election

2010.09.07-10

International

China

Snr-Gen Than Shwe will make a four-day visit with stops in Beijing and at the Shanghai Expo.

2010.09.07

International

Japan

Minister for Industry-2 U Soe Thein received five Japanese MPs led by former member of House of Councillors of Japan as well as President of the Myanmar-Japan Friendship Association Mr Hideo Watanabe at his office. The two sides held talks about industrial development and technology assistance.

2010.09.07

Opposition

NLD

The National League for Democracy will start trips to pass on Aung San Suu Kyi’s messages to minorities in regions controlled by ethnic ceasefire groups and seek an alliance. It is the second step of the Party's current political plan.

2010.09.06

Ethnic

KIO

The Burmese Army has imposed travel restrictions on the Kachin Independence Organisation. KIO officials and KIA staff are banned from bearing arms and wearing uniform while traveling and are required to report traveling plans to the local unit of the Military Affairs.

2010.09.06

Ethnic

NMSP

According to sources within the New Mon State Party (NMSP), Burmese authorities have been investigating NMSP members at roadway checkpoints since the 1st of September.

2010.09.06

Ethnic

SSA-S

The real struggle for freedom will begin only after the elections and not before or during the polls, where the ruling junta’s Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is expected to win, said Lt-Gen Yawdserk, leader of the anti-Naypyitaw Shan State Army (SSA) ‘South’.

2010.09.06

Government

CSO

Myanmar has absorbed 15.84 billion U.S. dollars' huge contracted foreign investment in the first four months of the fiscal year of 2010-11, registering the highest annually throughout Myanmar's foreign investment over the past 22 years, according to the latest release of the Central Statistical Organization.

2010.09.06

Government

Election Commission

Election Commission Summoned candidates who are contesting in coming election to come in person to their related District election sub-commission office for scrutinization.

2010.09.06

Government

Ethnic

Brig-Gen Zeyar Aung the new commander of the Burmese Army’s Northern Regional Command in Kachin State visited Bhamo

2010.09.06

International

South Korea

South Korea's investment in Myanmar has risen 10 times in the first four months of the fiscal year 2010-11, hitting 2.658 billion U.S. dollars as of July 2010 since 1988, the local Weekly Eleven News reported

2010.09.06

New Parties

Individual

North Oakkalarpa and Pazon Taung township individual candidate U Ba Tint Swe and U Yan Kyaw are invited by a Bangaladish government officer for election study trip to Bangladesh at the end of the month.

2010.09.06

New Parties

USDP

At least 10 businessmen close to Burma's military regime will be candidates for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) in the Nov. 7 election

2010.09.06

Opposition

CRPP

The Committee Representing the People’s Parliament in Burma announced it would boycott the junta’s planned elections following a meeting held on Sept 3.

2010.09.05

Government

Election Commission

Tamu Township Election Subcommission of Sagaing Region conducted the training course for returning officers, deputy returning officers and members of polling stations along with an electoral demonstration at Setyaung Balu Hall in Tamu. The course was attended by 321 returning officers, deputy returning officers and members of polling stations.

2010.09.05

New Parties

UDP

the Union Democratic Party (UDP) said in a statement that charges should be laid against the captains from Infantry Battalion 59 who reportedly shot dead two innocent youth in Pegu

2010.09.04-12

Government

Election Commission

Thayet District election commission held an opening ceremony of electoral operational training for chief electoral officers and member of electoral operation groups on September 4th 2010. Total of 2484 people will be trained in three batches: 4-5 Sept, 7-8 Sept, and 11-12 Sept.

2010.09.04

International

Bangladesh

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay has said the terrorist outfits of the northeast are under extreme pressure and are in the process of shifting their base camps to Myanmar following a crackdown by the Bangladesh army.

2010.09.04

International

India

Trade ministers from the four northeastern Indian states bordering Burma are set to meet Burmese trade and investment delegates this month in the military-ruled country in a bid to boost border trade and overcome hurdles, an Indian Chamber of Commerce official said.

2010.09.04

International

US

Burma's Foreign Minister Nyan Win will attend the US-Asean summit convened by President Obama later this month in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

2010.09.04

New Parties

NUP

NUP members in Takayta Township held an election campaign related meeting. About 100 party members attended.

2010.09.04

Opposition

NLD

Detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she wants the military regime to negotiatate with ethnic cease-fire groups for a better future in Burma

2010.09.04

Protest

Two young men were shot dead in a dispute with soldiers of the Southern Region Military Command in Pegu. Hundreds of angry residents gathered at the hospital.

2010.09.03

Ethnic

KPC

The KNU-KNLA Karen Peace Council (KPC) is gearing up to defend itself if the Burmese Army launches an offensive against it, a high ranking KPC official said

2010.09.03

Government

Election Commission

Village-level election commissions throughout Arakan State are suffering from a shortage of government funds for their work, said a member of a village election commission in Maungdaw.

2010.09.03

New Parties

CPP

The Chin Progressive Party (CPP) is nominating 41 parliamentary candidates for the forthcoming 2010 general elections in Chin state. The party president said the party will contest in Chin state and Sagaing division for seats in the National Parliament (upper house), People’s Parliament (lower house) and State Parliament.

2010.09.03

Opposition

Karenni civil society network

Karenni State civil society networks, including women and student groups, have alleged that the 2008 Constitution provides an unfair advantage to the Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP).

2010.09.02-15

Government

Election Commission

Electoral process courses for returning officers, deputy returning officers and members of polling stations, organized by Maubin Township Election Subcommission in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region will take place at 11 designated places in 12 Wards and 76 village-tracts of Maubin Township

2010.09.02-5

International

China

A five-member delegation headed by Mr Yan Chengsheng, director of Asian, African and Latin American Affairs Department of State Administration of Radio, Film and Television General Bureau of the People’s Republic of China visited Burma

2010.09.02

New Parties

ANRUDP + USDP

A source close to the Karenni State based National Unity Development Party (NUDP) alleged that the local USDP leaders have been forcing the closure of business ventures of NUDP members and filed a complaint to the UEC.

2010.09.02

New Parties

USDP

Famous Tea Shop owner U Myo Thein will represent USDP and contest for People Assembly in Kyauttadar Township in the upcoming election. He was a Township officer of the USDA from 1993 until before the USDA transform itself into USDP.

2010.09.02

New Parties

USDP

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has ordered its members and government employees, who have been transferred, to cast votes in advance from August 21 in Falam constituency, Chin state western Burma.

2010.09.02

Opposition

NLD

Many Irrawaddy residents and party members have agreed to boycott Burma’s first elections in 20 years on November 7, according to National League for Democracy party vice-chairman Tin Oo.

2010.09.01

Ethnic

KPC

The Karen Peace Council this week warned 6,000 to 10,000 people could initially be evacuated, but if the Burmese Army made a clean sweep of its capital, as many as 100,000 people could be affected.

2010.09.01

Ethnic

NMSP

The NMSP sent their refusal of the BGF agreement in a letter to the Southeast Command (SEC) but has requested that political dialogue remain open between the two groups.

2010.09.01

Government

Election Commission

The opening of Electoral process course (4/2010) was held at No (1) Basic Education High School in Haka. The course is being attended by140 polling station officers from six wards and 30 village-tracts of the township.

2010.09.01

Government

Election Commission

Saw Aung Pwint, chairman of the Karen State Election Commission said the Karen State Election Commission has not begun voter education training

2010.09.01

Government

Election Commission

The Union Election Commission met secretaries of Region/State/District Election commissions at the coordination meeting at its office

2010.09.01

Government

Election Commission

Mindon Township Subcommission of Magway Region held an opening ceremony of electoral courses attended by 346 trainees, including members of ward/village subcommissions, polling station officers, deputy polling station officers and members.

2010.09.01

International

UK

In a letter to the advocacy group Burma Campaign-UK, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Britain had not ruled out a United Nations commission of inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the military regime.

2010.09.01

New Parties

PDP

Peace and Diversity Party general secretary U Nay Myo Wai said that the party's vice-chairman U Tin Maung Aye will not contest in the election. Election Commission requires every candidate to register their candidacy by August 30. However, U Tin Maung Aye could not afford to pay the 500,000 kyat registration fee and was forced to withdraw his candidacy.

2010.09.01

New Parties

PSDP

Phalon-Sawaw Democratic Party submitted the list of its members to the UEC