In Burma, despite a boycott by pro-democracy groups, the Constitution Drafting Assembly was opened by the ruling military government. Today, at the opening ceremony of this assembly, over a thousand representatives, most of whom were handpicked by the military rulers of Burma, were present. Simultaneously, a large number of army and police forces are responsible for protecting the assembly's venue in the northern part of Rangoon. The National League for Democracy was also invited to participate in this assembly, but following the military government's refusal to release Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of this group, who has been under house arrest for about a year, the invitation was declined. Aung San Suu Kyi was detained after a clash occurred in northern Burma between her supporters and a group of military regime supporters. The military rulers of Burma expressed regret over the boycott of the constitutional drafting assembly by the opposition, emphasizing that the assembly will continue its work.
Constitution Drafting Assembly Opened by Military Government in Burma - 2004-05-17
The military government in Burma has opened a Constitution Drafting Assembly despite a boycott from pro-democracy groups. Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy, remains under house arrest, leading to the group's refusal to participate. This development highlights ongoing tensions between the military regime and democratic forces in Burma.
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📰 What Happened
Burma's military government opened a Constitution Drafting Assembly despite opposition boycott.
- Burma's military government announce Constitution Drafting Assembly
- pro-democracy groups boycott Constitution Drafting Assembly
- National League for Democracy decline invitation to the assembly
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The military government of Burma continues to assert control despite opposition.
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