Political parties condemn decision to cancel by-elections

Union Election Commission chairman U Tin Aye, centre, announces the cancellation of by-elections due to be held later this year, at a news conference at the Myanmar Peace Center in Yangon on September 7. Photo: Hein Htet/Mizzima

Parties from all sides of politics have criticised the surprise decision by the Union Election Commission to cancel the by-elections due to held later this year.

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Burma’s Opposition Parties Welcome Cancelation of By-Elections

Votes are counted during Burma’s 2012 by-elections. (Photo: The Irrawaddy)

RANGOON— Opposition political parties in Burma have welcomed the decision by the Union Election Commission (UEC) to cancel by-elections previously planned for later this year

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Condemn.... welcome.....