Burma declares state of emergency after poll

[harvey007]

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Burma has been placed under a 90-day state of emergency after holding its first election in 20 years.

The state of emergency prevents political gatherings and stops soldiers from leaving the military for three months.

It is part of a campaign by Burma's junta turned political party to limit fallout from yesterday's election, which was held under strict controls.

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The junta also banned Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party and some ethnic groups were barred from voting.

Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/08/3059556.htm

[David__77]

1. Terrible decision.

It appears they've taken their decision. I do wonder if the civilian authorities will have ANY independence from the military.

[bemildred]

2. Not going the way you wanted Sparky? nt