YANGON - Thousands of people rallied in Myanmar's commercial capital on Wednesday in support of constitutional reform, amid mounting tension between the ruling party and the military over changes to the charter that enshrines the army's role in politics. Protesters gathered in the centre of Yangon to hear speeches by veteran democracy activists while singers led the crowd in chants of"take a rest, military dictatorship", in the second demonstration in the city in a week.
Related Story Myanmar army warns against changing 'essence' of constitution Related Story Myanmar parliament approves panel to discuss Constitution despite military protest Related Story Myanmar Suu Kyi’s party clashes with military over proposal to change army-drafted charter "Forming the joint committee to amend the constitution is not in line with the constitution," said Major-General Tun Tun Nyi. He added, however, that army lawmakers would participate in the exercise.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Myanmar army warns against changing 'essence' of constitutionYANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's military Saturday (Feb 23) said they would thwart attempts by leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party to alter the 'essence' of the country's controversial constitution, putting the army and civilian administration on a collision course over the politically-charged issue.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Myanmar army warns against changing 'essence' of constitutionMyanmar's military Saturday said they would thwart attempts by leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party to alter the 'essence' of the country's ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Cubans overwhelmingly ratify new socialist constitutionHAVANA: Cubans have overwhelmingly ratified a new constitution that enshrines the one-party socialist system as irrevocable while instituting ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriageTaiwan on Thursday proposed a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill, but the legislation was criticised by rights ... 🏳️🌈⃠
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
6 Myanmar 'gravediggers' nabbed in cemetery by ICASix men from Myanmar who claimed to be gravediggers were arrested at a Choa Chu Kang cemetery on Tuesday morning, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
6 Myanmar nationals found hiding at Chua Chu Kang cemetery, nabbed by immigration authority
Source: TODAYonline - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Nine countries at UN seek to override China to raise MyanmarThe United States, France, Britain and six other countries on the UN Security Council have called for a meeting on Myanmar that is expected to face opposition from China, diplomats said Wednesday. The meeting requested for next week would be to hear a report from UN envoy Christine Schraner Burgener
Source: YahooSG - 🏆 3. / 71 Read more »
6 Myanmar nationals arrested in cemetery for immigration offencesSINGAPORE: Six Myanmar nationals have been arrested at a cemetery in Choa Chu Kang for immigration-related offences, including overstaying in ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi courts investment for strife-torn Rakhine stateMyanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi touted Rakhine state's 'untapped' economic potential to investors on Friday (Feb 22), but glossed over violence ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Frenchman arrested for flying drone appears in Myanmar courtNAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: A French tourist facing up to three years in prison for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament was remanded in custody ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »