RIGHTS GROUP WARNS DRAFT SAGAING CONSTITUTION STILL FALLS SHORT ON FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS.

The article discusses concerns raised by Human Rights Myanmar (HRM) regarding the fourth draft of the Sagaing Constitution, highlighting its insufficient protections for civil and political rights despite some improvements in transparency and public participation. HRM acknowledges the removal of a controversial requirement for judges but emphasizes the absence of essential rights, including the right to vote and protections against the death penalty. The organization criticizes vague language in the draft that could lead to rights abuses and warns that new provisions may violate international human rights standards. HRM calls for the adoption of precise, enforceable human rights guarantees to ensure a more democratic governance structure in Myanmar. [Extracted from the article]