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Military rulers will press ahead with Myanmar vote
United States News.Net
Friday 9th May, 2008
Myanmar's military rulers have urged voters to approve a new constitution at Saturday's referendum, which is still due to go ahead, even after the devastation caused by cyclone Nargis.
The ballot will be postponed in the worst-hit areas, including the country's main city Rangoon, which will go to the polls two weeks later.
Burma's junta has presented the military-backed constitution as a step towards multi-party elections in 2010.
Western countries and the opposition have denounced the move as an attempt by the military junta to strengthen its hold on power.
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kawahchan
05-09-08, 01:25 PM |
Military rulers will press ahead with Myanmar vote
2008 Presidential Hopeful Sen. JOHN McCAIN & Coalition: “United States policy to Myanmar Military Government under George W. Bush leadership to drag through mud and water, is always dilatory and not snappy. Supposed the U.S. Navy & Air Force to surround the Burma’s new capital city Naypyitaw, just takes 72 hours can 100% change the Burma’s history “forever” and liberate the Burmese people’s democracy freedom; then the 72 hours “after” to begin fulfilling the United Nations' reliefs on the cyclone victims, we believe thousands victims are getting helps already in the disaster area. Is it a silly talk to you ?"
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