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Burma approves new constitution
May 16 2008, Brajesh

A new constitution proposed by Burma’s military rulers has been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to the country’s state-run media.

The junta said 92.4% voted “yes” in the ballot and reported a turnout of 99%.

The vote was held...

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