Exile Groups Oppose Referendum

Seven leading Burmese opposition groups, including ethnic organizations and an umbrella women’s group, released a joint statement on Thursday calling on citizens in Burma to oppose May’s referendum on the draft constitution on the basis that it is unlawful and one-sided.

The seven groups involved are: the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma; the National Council of the Union of Burma; the Forum for Democracy in Burma; the Students and Youth Congress of Burma; Nationalities Youth Forum; the Ethnic Nationalities Council; and the Women’s League of Burma. Read Full Report:
Exile Groups Oppose Referendum