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5The elections are the final step in the junta's so-called "roadmap to democracy," a seven-step program for shifting from 50 years of military rule. aion kinah,aion kinah,aion kinah, Ahead of the polls, the government passed many laws criticized as undemocratic by Suu Kyi and the international community. The laws effectively bar Suu Kyi and other political prisoners ˇŞ estimated at more than 2,000 ˇŞ from taking part in the elections. aion kinah,aion kinah,aion kinah,
Tight rules for campaigning bar parties from chanting, marching or saying anything at rallies that could tarnish the country's image. aion kinah,aion kinah,aion kinah, Renegade members of Suu Kyi's disbanded party have formed a new group, the National Democratic Force, to carry the party's mantle in the vote. Suu Kyi, who favored a boycott, has expressed dissatisfaction through her lawyer with the formation of the new breakaway party. aion kinah,aion kinah,aion kinah, Forty political parties have registered to contest the elections, and six others are awaiting approval to run. Several of the parties have been critical of the official process.
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