The Irrawaddy: Political Parties Struggle On

"As soon as a walkietalkie beeps, the people know that intelligence
personnel are among them. So they leave," said Sai Tun Aye, an SNDP
member.

All parties seeking seats in the national parliament are required to
have at least 1,000 members within 90 days of being registered to
contest in the polls.

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