The National Convention

By The Irrawaddy Wednesday, March 31, 2004

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The committee includes 14 junta officials and 28 people from seven different political parties. It is chaired by Rangoon Military Commander Lt-Gen Myo Nyunt.

April 24, 1992

The junta announces that within six months it will organize a "National Convention" to draft a new constitution.

Six objectives of the NC are:

1. Non-disintegration of the Union;

2. Non-disintegration of national unity;

3. Perpetuation of national sovereignty;

4. Promotion of a genuine multiparty democracy;

5. Promotion of the universal principles of justice, liberty and equality;

6. Participation by the Defence Services in a national political leadership role in the future state.

Updated in August 2006

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