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Myanmar reopens constitution talks

December 5, 2005 07:47:00 AM

The ruling military junta in Myanmar on Monday reopened its constitutional-drafting convention, which has been held intermittently since 1993, in the first step in a seven-stage road map aimed at unification, democracy and free elections. The session...

Myanmar suspends constitution talks, citing poor weather

March 31, 2005 08:35:00 AM

Myanmar's military junta announced Thursday that it has adjourned talks to draw up a new democratic constitution for the country. Military officials blamed high temperatures and the upcoming monsoon season for the closing of the National Convention, suggesting the...

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