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UNION CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL LAW: A Strategic Move for Gen. Min Aung Hlaing?

by Admin | Feb 5, 2026 | Judiciary, Opinion Papers

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Ahead of the parliamentary session in March, the military coup leader Gen Min Aung Hlaing has enacted the Union Consultative Council Law, which some legal experts say could place the council’s authority above that of...

Myanmar Junta Restores Privacy Law—but Amends It to Retain Arrest Powers

by Admin | Feb 5, 2026 | Daily News, Judiciary, Persecution

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi Just weeks before a new parliament is due to convene, Myanmar’s regime has amended the Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens—a move that, at first glance, appears to restore democratic safeguards Read Full...

Myanmar Junta Chief Rushes Through New Consultative Council Law

by Admin | Feb 4, 2026 | Daily News, Judiciary

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi Under the new legislation, the Union Consultative Council is empowered to provide guidance and coordination on a wide range of national matters—security, rule of law, foreign relations, the peace process and legislative issues....

Timor Leste Opens Unprecedented Legal Proceedings Against Myanmar Junta

by Admin | Feb 2, 2026 | Highlights, Judiciary, Opinion Papers, Social Justice

Source: Myanmar Accountability Project, Chin Human Rights Organisation | Press Release The judicial authorities in Timor Leste have opened legal proceedings against the Myanmar junta, including dictator, Min Aung Hlaing, for war crimes and crimes against humanity Read...

Myanmar central bank warns against defacing banknotes

by Admin | Jan 11, 2026 | Daily News, Judiciary

Source: The Nation The Central Bank further stated that cutting, tearing, or otherwise damaging legally issued banknotes in a way that alters their original form is prohibited under Section 99 (a) of the relevant law. Read Full Story

Union Election Commission ‘threatens’ candidates with criminal prosecution for ‘insults’ or ‘defamation’

by Admin | Jan 6, 2026 | Daily News, Elections, Judiciary, Persecution

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor The regime’s Union Election Commission (UEC) states that insulting or defaming rival political parties, or candidates, during the electoral process could be considered a malpractice and even a criminal offence....
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