Four Burma Presidential candidates selected include Htin Kyaw, a close supporter of Suu Kyi
Burma articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen dramatic setbacks. Conflict and repression are the new normal. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.
Suu Kyi Struggles Against Military Power During Transition
Military refusing to relent as party of Suu Kyi struggles to assert right to power following vote
Forget the Presidency, Here is Foreign Minister Suu Kyi
In compromise with ruling regime, soon to be Foreign Minister Suu Kyi settles for a bit less
Will Rohingya Benefit From Burma’s New Parliament?
Burma’s new Parliament is led by the one time opposition but is no cure all for repressed minority
A Surge of Politics on Burmese Social Media
The historic recent election highlighted the freedoms of Burmese social media political discourse
Can Burma’s New Government Protect Muslim Minority?
Rohingya Muslims were excluded from vote for Burma’s new government but hope for new protections
Burmese National Reconciliation Meeting to Follow Elections
Victorious Aung Suu Kyi seeks Burmese national reconciliation meet with military representatives
Burmese Voting Ends and Ruling Party Admits Defeat
Historic Burmese voting ends and counting begins as new era ushered that will see dramatic change
Troubled Burma Elections Called Fundamentally Flawed
Multiple crisis of administration and law could lead to disaster during troubled Burma elections
Aung Suu Kyi Intent on Leading Burma Government
Aung San Suu Kyi focused on leading Burma government with her National League for Democracy party