michael-aris – The Mail & Guardian

/ 10 February 2008

Burma’s junta sets timetable for polls

Burma’s military junta unveiled a timetable for the country’s first elections in two decades, but it was unclear on Sunday if detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be allowed to stand. The surprise weekend announcement of a constitutional referendum in May to set the stage for elections in 2010 appeared to catch her party off guard.

By Hla Hla Htay

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/ 9 February 2008

Burma junta to hold elections in 2010

Burma’s military government will hold a referendum on a new constitution in May this year followed by multiparty elections in 2010, the first in two decades, state television announced on Saturday. ”We have achieved success in economic, social and other sectors and in restoring peace and stability,” the junta announced.

By Staff Reporter