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STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY IN MYANMAR GROUP NO:- 6
WHAT MAKES THE GOVERNMENT NON- DEMOCRATIC? Myanmar gained
freedom from colonial rule in 1948 and become democracy. But the
democratic rule ended in GROUP NO:- 6 1962 with a military coup. In
1990 elections were held for the first time after almost 30 years.
Aung San Sui Kyi won the election. The military put the elected
pro- democracy leader, including Sui Kai under house arrest. The
military leaders of Myanmar refused to stop down and not recognize
the election results.
The great in Myanmar has taken all rights from the people and
about 6-10 lakh people have taken shelter in other countries.
Myanmar continues to be unclear military rule. Universal adult
franchise does not exist GROUP NO:- 6 in the country i.e. the right
to vote is given to a limited number of people with some specific
qualification. Legislatures are either dissolved or suspended and
they do not function. Only people with some specific qualification
can contest elections. Freedom of speech press and association is
censored. Newspapers are mostly state owned and contain limited
news. No one can question the ruling party.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPLAINTS ANDDEMANDS OF THE PEOPLE IN THAT
COUNTRY? Beginning of democratic process is their main demand. They
really wish the right wing government would stop murdering them
GROUP NO:- 6 and taking away their rights. The excuse that "theyre
fighting communism" went stale 20 years ago. They are deprived all
kinds of political freedom. They cannot choose or elect their
leaders. They are unable to form associations. They are denied
freedom of speech and press.
HOW DO THE EXISTING RULERS REACT TO PEOPLES DEMAND? The
existing rulers of Myanmar react harshly to people s demand. People
seen as expressing their view regarding government, or raising
their voice against rulers. They were sent to 20 year prison. Even
the minor crime is punished. GROUP NO:- 6 The leaders of the
struggle are rebels who hit and run, hide from the government
troops, and strike without warning, sometimes killing innocent
civilians in the process. In July 1988 Ne Win suddenly announced
that he was preparing to leave the stage. Seeing at last a possible
escape from military rule, economic decline and routine human
rights abuses, thousands of people took to the streets of Rangoon.
Demonstrations broke out across the country during the so-called
"Democracy Summer" that followed. But on August 8, 1988 troops
began a four day massacre, firing into crowds of men, women and
children gathered in Rangoon. At least 10,000 demonstrators were
killed across the
WHO ARE THE MAIN LEADERS FOR THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY? Aung
san suu kyi is the prominent leader in the struggle for democracy
in Myanmar. Politics played a big role in Aungs life. In Burma she
joined the pro democracy GROUP NO:- 6 movement which was pushing
the political reforms in Burma she preached the people and called
for a democratic government so that the people of Burma could
experience freedom. She kept on fighting for democracy and freedom
in her homeland for Burma. She had dedicated her life to the
citizens of Burma so that the people of Burma could experience the
freedom that they deserve. She has secured her name in Burmese
history and will fight forever for democracy.
NEWS REPORT - TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI Myanmar, a country
around 50 millionpeople. Is ruled by fear. A military machine of
5,00,000soldiers denies a whole nation its most basic rights
Aungsan suu kyi, pro democracy leader, symbolizes the GROUP NO:-
6struggle for Myanmars people to be free. She has spent many years
in house arrest.When she was released in may 2002, there
waswidespread hope that it would be a step towardsdemocracy in
Myanmar which will lead to major politicalreform. However during
the tour of northern Myanmarlast year, Aung san suu kyi and her
supporters wereattacked by government sponsored mob. The attack
took place in Depayin. As manyas 70 people were killed in the
attack and ovet 100people were arrested, including Aung san suu
kyi. Officesof the National League for democracy(NDP) throughoutthe
country have been closed. She remained in secretdetention for over
three months. She is currently underhouse arrest in Yangon.