Myanmar's transition: Openings, obstacles and opportunities

Nick Cheesman, Monique Skidmore, Trevor Wilson

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    Abstract

    With the world watching closely, Myanmar began a process of political, administrative and institutional transition from 30 January 2011. After convening the parliament, elected in November 2010, the former military regime transferred power to a new government headed by former Prime Minister (and retired general), U Thein Sein. With parliamentary processes restored in Myanmars new capital of Naypyitaw, Thein Seins government announced a wide-ranging reform agenda, and began releasing political prisoners and easing press censorship. Pivotal meetings between Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi led to amendment of the Election Law and the National League for Democracy contesting by-elections in April 2012. The 2011 Myanmar/Burma update conference considered the openings offered by these political changes and media reforms and the potential opportunities for international assistance. Obstacles covered include impediments to the rule of law, the continuation of human rights abuses, the impunity of the Army, and the failure to end ethnic insurgency.

    Original languageEnglish
    PublisherInstitute of Southeast Asian Studies
    Number of pages374
    ISBN (Electronic)9789814414173
    ISBN (Print)9789814414159
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012

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