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Myanmar Junta Claims Win on Constitution

Anti-government groups enraged by timing of announcement

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted May 15, 2008 7:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – Burmese voters overwhelmingly approved a constitution legitimizing military rule, the junta announced to widespread skepticism today. The vote held Saturday did not include two cyclone-ravaged areas where aid to victims is still largely being blocked by the government, but state media said those votes couldn't... Read full story »

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