Where Is Spokesman U Zaw Htay?
The ousted NLD government’s spokesman, U Zaw Htay, is seen during a press conference in Naypyitaw on Jan. 8, 2021. / Thiha Lwin / The Irrawaddy.
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By The Irrawaddy 8 February 2021
At his last press briefing in Naypyitaw on Jan. 8, U Zaw Htay, spokesman for Myanmar’s soon-to-be-toppled government, denied that President U Win Myint or State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi had done anything that breached the Constitution or the Union Election Commission (UEC)’s rules while campaigning ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. He was responding to a legal challenge mounted against the two state leaders by two of the losing, military-aligned parties in the election.
Has Myanmar’s Military Overstepped Its Constitutional Role by Undermining the Integrity of the Election?
By The Irrawaddy 30 January 2021
Ye Ni: Welcome to Dateline Irrawaddy! Myanmar’s military (or Tatmadaw) has alleged fraud in the November election, and the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has filed a complaint with the Supreme Court of the Union about the election results. Meanwhile, the incoming Parliament will be in session soon. We will be discussing what could happen if Tatmadaw and the USDP boycott the Parliament. U Sai Ye Kyaw Swar Myint, executive director of People’s Alliance for Credible Elections (PACE), and legal advisor U Tin Than Oo join me for the discussion. I’m The Irrawaddy Burmese editor Ye Ni.
Myanmar’s Supreme Court Hears Election Misconduct Claims Against President, Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s Supreme Court Hears Election Misconduct Claims Against President, Suu Kyi
Supreme Court security was tightened on the day of the hearing of two-military linked parties’ applications of writs. / Thiha Lwin / The Irrawaddy
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By San Yamin Aung 29 January 2021
YANGON Myanmar’s Supreme Court in Naypyitaw on Friday heard claims from two military-linked political parties which asked the highest court to issue writs against President U Win Myint, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the Union Election Commission (UEC) chairman, alleging they broke the law during the November general election.