Shan Nationalities League for Democracy
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The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy is a political party
in Myanmar
(Burma), representing the interests of the Shan minority. At the last parliamentary elections
held on 27 May 1990, under the leadership of Khun Htun Oo
, the party won a clear representation, became the second party in parliament, but parliament was not allowed to convene. The SNLD is closely allied to Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy
(NLD). In 2005, Khun Htun Oo and other SNLD leaders were arrested on charges of treason and "inciting disaffection toward the government" following a lunch conversation about national politics. Khun Htun Oo was subsequently sentenced to 93 years' imprisonment.
in Burma. The party was formally registered in April 2010. SNDP's headquarters are in South Okkalapa Township
, Yangon
and its chairman is Sai Ai Pao, who was also chairman of the SNLD. SNDP plans to contest constituencies in Shan State
, as well as Shan-populated townships in Kachin
and Kayah State
s, Mandalay, Yangon, Bago, and Sagaing Regions.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
(Burma), representing the interests of the Shan minority. At the last parliamentary elections
Burmese general election, 1990
General elections were held in Burma on 27 May 1990, the first multi-party elections since 1960, after which the country had been ruled by a military dictatorship...
held on 27 May 1990, under the leadership of Khun Htun Oo
Khun Htun Oo
Khun Htun Oo is a politician from Shan State, Burma who is currently imprisoned for treason, defamation, and inciting dissatisfaction toward the government...
, the party won a clear representation, became the second party in parliament, but parliament was not allowed to convene. The SNLD is closely allied to Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy
National League for Democracy
The National League for Democracy is a Burmese political party founded on 27 September 1988. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi serves as its General Secretary. The party won a substantial parliamentary majority in the 1990 Burmese general election. However, the ruling military junta...
(NLD). In 2005, Khun Htun Oo and other SNLD leaders were arrested on charges of treason and "inciting disaffection toward the government" following a lunch conversation about national politics. Khun Htun Oo was subsequently sentenced to 93 years' imprisonment.
Shan Nationalities Democratic Party
SNLD is participating as the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party , also known as the White Tiger Party or Kya Phyu Party in the 2010 general electionBurmese general election, 2010
A general election was held in Burma on 2010, in accordance with the new constitution which was approved in a referendum held in...
in Burma. The party was formally registered in April 2010. SNDP's headquarters are in South Okkalapa Township
South Okkalapa Township
South Okkalapa Township is located in the eastern part of Yangon. The township comprises 13 wards, and shares borders with North Okkalapa township in the north, North Dagon township in the east, Yankin township in the west, and Kamayut township, and Thingangyun township in the south. South...
, Yangon
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
and its chairman is Sai Ai Pao, who was also chairman of the SNLD. SNDP plans to contest constituencies in Shan State
Shan State
Shan State is a state of Burma . Shan State borders China to the north, Laos to the east, and Thailand to the south, and five administrative divisions of Burma in the west. Largest of the 14 administrative divisions by land area, Shan State covers 155,800 km², almost a quarter of the total...
, as well as Shan-populated townships in Kachin
Kachin State
Kachin State , is the northernmost state of Burma. It is bordered by China to the north and east; Shan State to the south; and Sagaing Division and India to the west. It lies between north latitude 23° 27' and 28° 25' longitude 96° 0' and 98° 44'. The area of Kachin State is . The capital of the...
and Kayah State
Kayah State
Kayah State is a state of Myanmar. Situated in eastern Myanmar, it is bounded on the north by Shan State, on the east by Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, and on the south and west by Kayin State. It lies approximately between 18° 30' and 19° 55' north latitude and between 94°40' and 97° 93' east...
s, Mandalay, Yangon, Bago, and Sagaing Regions.