The junta says it will put the document to a national referendum on 10 may. A constitutional referendum was held in myanmar on 10 may 2008 24 may 2008 in some townships according to an announcement by the state peace and development council in february 2008. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on constituteproject. Myanmar country profile country facts habitat facts habitat for humanity in myanmar habitat for humanity s involvement in myanmar arose after the devastating cyclone nargis struck on may 2, 2008. Burmas military rulers have published their proposed new constitution, which critics say will cement their grip on power and weaken the opposition. This raises the question of whether and how powers given to the states and. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. This was done in response to the burmese governments ongoing attempts since 1993 to draft a new constitution through the national convention, a body handpicked by the military. Chronology of burmas constitutional process february 12, 1947. I focus on how and why the current constitution recognises the rights of ethnic minorities compared to past constitutions. Act online online burma myanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. Developed in cooperation with international idea comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution select a topic to highlight.
May 28, 2014 myanmar s parliamentary committee for implementation of 2008 constitution amendment has decided to propose amendment to section 436 of the constitution, media reported wednesday. Streamlining institutions to restore land and justice to farmers in myanmar burmese version namati, over 400,000 acres of land in myanmar, that was taken by the military, government, and private companies between the 1980s and early 2000s, has reportedly been released since 20. The 2008 constitution of burma or myanmar ostensibly protects religious freedom, yet buddhism has always had a special position. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of. Myanmars leader backs change to constitution the new. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges it was a crucial vote for the prodemocracy forces, especially the national league for democracy nld, which hopes to see its leader, daw aung san suu kyi, become the countrys next president. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. Myanmar language pdf download page asia pearl travels. Burma myanmar laws, decrees and regulations state peace and development council, 2008, laws, decrees and regulations relating to the parliamentary process texts, national constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts, 7step roadmap step 4. In 2009, a documentary about burmese videojournalists called burma vj was released. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. Its rich history has been rollercoaster of ups and downs, leading to this somewhat dual identity.
Together with its partner world concern, habitat for humanity built and repaired more than 1,700 core houses in the worsthit. Apr 11, 2015 i focus on how and why the current constitution recognises the rights of ethnic minorities compared to past constitutions. The 2008 constitution is the flawed product of a flawed process. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar. The political situation is not likely to improve before the elections, and it may even deteriorate. Myanmar s constitution of 2008 was the road map for the reform process that began in 2011. Download myanmar constitution 2008 for pc free download myanmar constitution 2008 for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download myanmar constitution 2008 android app, install android apk app for pc, download free android apk files at. Ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of. Burmas military government dominates the countrys politics and its economy. Background burmese immigrant and refugee health cdc.
Report, 2008, 6364, citing report from shan herald agency for news and confirmed by a source. This 2008 is the third constitution of the country after the 1947 and 1974 constitutions. Article 187 any organ of state or the people who have elected and assigned duties to a peoples representative or an organ wishing to recall such representative or organ for any of the following reasons, shall have the right to do so in accordance with law. Research on religion in general, much less religious freedom. The 2008 constitution retained the distinction between seven divisions that were renamed as regions, and the seven states, with the addition of the new capital, naypyidaw, as a union territory. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008, ch.
Act online online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. According to the military government, the new constitution of myanmar will ensure the creation of a disciplineflourishing democracy. Types of country approaches to increasing user takeup. The oecd open government report of myanmar was prepared by the oecd in collaboration with. Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. Table ogp eligibility criteria and summary of myanmars current score. The ruling national league for democracy nld party vowed to implement change in the countrys 2008 constitution before its term expires in 2020, a party spokesman said. Myanmars constitution of 2008 was the road map for the reform process that began in 2011. The international community must take a principled stand in response. The 2008 constitution stipulates that all citizens over the age of 18 are eligible to vote, unless they are a buddhist monk or nun, or other members of a. Speaker u win myint opens a session of the pyithu hluttaw, the lower house of the national parliament. Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent.
This guide to law online burma contains a selection of burmese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. In 1990, the country held democratic elections, in which the main. An overview of burmas ethnic politics cultural survival. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 is the third constitution of myanmar after 1947 and 1974 constitutions which were aborted by military coups. The book demonstrates how the history of constitutionmaking in myanmar informs. Jan 03, 2014 myanmars leader backs change to constitution. Apr 09, 2008 burmas military rulers have published their proposed new constitution, which critics say will cement their grip on power and weaken the opposition. The union judiciary act provided for the appointment of five judges for the supreme court, but from 1955 onwards, there were only four. It has continued to repress political opponents including aung san suu kyi and its record in economic development and human rights is considered widely to be poor. Bring focus back to amending constitution, say ethnic. The constitution gives 25 percent of the parliamentary seats to the military.
National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments. The government of myanmar, under two separate administrations, has been working to resolve land grabs since 2012. Myanmars new president pledges to change constitution wsj. Myanmars leader backs change to constitution the new york. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 is the third constitution of. We, the national people, have been living in unity and oneness, setting up an independent sovereign. Constitution 2008 this is the 2008 constitution of myanmar. The myanmar constitution 2008 presents a challenge to the global. Constitution amendment procedure citizenship conditions for revoking citizenship citizenship requirements for birthright citizenship citizenship requirements for naturalization language official or national languages language protection of. It aims to give you a confident and enjoyable start in speaking burmese, focussing on what you are most likely to need when you visit burma. Myanmars new president pledges to change constitution htin kyaws first speech after swearing in raises contentious issue between military and civilian government. While burma is still under british colonial rule, the panglong agreement is signed by.
Long isolated by rigid military rule, burma, or myanmar, is one of the least known, significantly sized states in the world. That is, i am concerned with why a military regime would grant forms of special recognition to ethnic nationalities in a constitution drafted under its control. Adoption of the constitution through national referendum texts. Military backed government constitution, 2008 englishburmese version 2. Ask the lord to call people who are willing to go to myanmar and share the love of christ with the burmese. The graphic novel was translated into english under the title burma chronicles in 2008. This book suggests that the 2008 constitution facilitates the co existence of. Myanmar constitution 2008 english version free ebook download as pdf file. Normes consulted on 2008 1106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmese english version of constitution doc. Nld promises constitution change before term expires the. Scripture prayers for the burmese in myanmar burma.
The 1947 constitution was drafted by chan htoon and was used from the countrys independence in 1948 to 1962, when the constitution was suspended by the socialist union revolutionary council, led by military general ne win. About constitutionalism and legal change in myanmar. In 1962, a military coup abolished the constitution and established a military junta, which is a group of military officers who rule the country after seizing power 1. Myanmar parliament suggests changes to article 436 of. Bbc news asiapacific new burma constitution published.
The regimes draft constitution stipulates that one quarter of parliamentary representatives come from the. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges. Do hereby adopt this constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar through a nationwide referendum on the tenth day of kasone waning, 70 m. Myanmars parliamentary committee for implementation of 2008 constitution amendment has decided to propose amendment to section 436 of the constitution, media reported wednesday. Ask god to use the burmese believers to share the gospel with their own people. Section 436 prescribes that constitution amendment needs the approval of more than 75 percent or threefourths of all members of parliament mps. Myanmar language pdf download page all the pdf files in the language section of this website are listed in the table below. Despite extensive criticism of this constitution for its emphasis on the role of the military, much progress has been made towards constitutional government and law reform. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization. The constitution provided that all judges should be independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and subject only to the constitution and the law.
The state shall be known as the republic of the union of myanmar. The pyidaungsu hluttaw, the region hluttaws and the state hluttaws include the defence services personnel as hluttaw representatives nominated by the commanderinchief of the defence services in numbers stipulated by this constitution. In mldb, myanmar laws which are categorized according to year of issue and area of laws are available. The draft version of the report was discussed with representatives of the government in november. Possessed of a rich cultural history yet facing a range of challenges to stability and growth, it has struck the imaginations of those concerned not only with geopolitical or trade affairs but also with poverty, health, and human rights. Ask god to raise up prayer teams who will being faithfully interceding for these precious people. Myanmar was granted independence from britain in 1948, following the drafting of a constitution in 1947 1.
The burmese in the history textbook prescribed for burmese. Nov 03, 2010 the 2008 constitution stipulates that all citizens over the age of 18 are eligible to vote, unless they are a buddhist monk or nun, or other members of a religious order such as a christian priest. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges the. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english. They were also passed despite guarantees of gender equality and nondiscrimination based on religion in the 2008 constitution. The 2008 constitution was drafted over a period of 14 years and 11 months from january 1993 to december 2007 by a national convention constituted by the military junta then called the spdc. The state is where multinational races collectively reside. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947, effective 4 january 1948preamble we, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the.
Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Sep 28, 2017 the ruling national league for democracy nld party vowed to implement change in the countrys 2008 constitution before its term expires in 2020, a party spokesman said. Download myanmar constitution 2008 for pc free download myanmar constitution 2008 for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download myanmar constitution 2008 android app, install android apk app for pc. This raises the question of whether and how powers given to the states and regions under the 2008 constitution have been exercised. Myanmar constitution 2008 english version supreme courts. The 2008 constitution, the countrys third and current constitution, was published in september 2008 after a referendum the tatmadaw myanmar armed forces retain significant control of the government under the 2008 constitution. It is part of the seven steps road map announced by then prime minister of state peace and development council government general khin nyunt on 30 august 2003. Normes consulted on 20081106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of constitution doc. Namati, partners, and community paralegals they deploy have been working on land grab cases since 20. Burmese by ear 5 about this course bbe is a systematically graded foundation course in modern colloquial burmese.
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