The
“2010 Election Watch” provides background
information and analysis on the events leading up to Burma’s
general election as well as up-to-date
information on election related issues and activities. We provide
our analysis of events in Burma as they happen to monitor whether
the electoral process is conducted in a free
and fair manner.
However, even if the
elections are remotely deemed free and fair, the SPDC’s
2008
constitution prevents the establishment of true democracy
in Burma. After the election, the constitution will perpetuate
military rule, legitimize subjugation of ethnic nationalities,
and threaten basic human rights of the Burmese people.
Pro-democracy and ethnic
nationality groups inside and outside Burma as well as the international
community, including ASEAN and the UN, have repeatedly called
for the 2010 elections to be free and fair. But the junta has
refused to release political prisoners, cease its assault on ethnic
nationalities, and engage in genuine dialogue with pro-democracy
and ethnic groups. These are necessary conditions for free
and fair elections.
The “2010 Election
Watch” will continue to be updated as more information becomes
available. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email
us at electionwatch@altsean.org