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Lao Front for National Development
The Lao Front for National Development (LFND; Lao: ແນວລາວສ້າງຊາດ, Neo Lao Sang Xat) is a Laotian popular front founded in 1979, and led by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Its task is to organize Laotian mass mobilization, and other socio-political, organizations. In 1988, its tasks were expanded to include certain ethnic minority affairs.[1] It is also in charge of religious affairs; all religious organizations within Laos must register with the LFND.[2]
Lao Front for National Development ແນວລາວສ້າງຊາດ Neo Lao Sang Xat | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Xam Neua, Houaphanh Province, Laos |
| Ideology | |
| National Assembly | 164 / 164 |
Presidents edit
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Souphanouvong | 1979–1986 |
| Phoumi Vongvichit | 1986–1991 |
| Maisouk Xaysompheng | 1991-1996 |
| Oudom Khattiya | 1996–1998 |
| Sisavath Keobounphanh | 2001–2011 |
| Phandoungchit Vongsa | 2011–2016 |
| Xaysomphone Phomvihane | 2016–2021 |
| Sinlavong Khoutphaitoun | 2021–present |
Formerly Front organisations edit
- Neo Lao Issara (Free Lao Front) (1950–1956), chairman: Souphanouvong
- Neo Lao Hak Sat (Lao Patriotic Front) (1956–1979), chairman: Souphanouvong
Electoral history edit
National Assembly elections edit
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | ~33% | 9 / 60 | 9 | 1st | ||
| 1960 | 0 / 59 | 9 | ||||
| 1989 | 100% | 79 / 79 | 79 | 1st | Sole legal coalition | |
| 1992 | 2,009,727 | 100% | 85 / 85 | 6 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 1997 | 2,284,632 | 100% | 99 / 99 | 14 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2002 | 2,543,403 | 100% | 109 / 109 | 10 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2006 | 2,819,904 | 100% | 115 / 115 | 6 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2011 | 3,230,000 | 100% | 132 / 132 | 17 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2016 | 3,657,026 | 100% | 149 / 149 | 17 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
| 2021 | 3,973,017 | 100% | 158 / 158 | 14 | 1st | Sole legal coalition |
References edit
- ^ International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs 2 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ USCIRF Annual Report 2009 - The Commission's Watch List: Laos 10 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine