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Aung San Suu Kyi agrees to enter by-elections to Parliament

 06 January, 2012 06:50:00
Things have changed in Myanmar since November last when the ballot was held to give the regime a sartorial make over. President Thein Sein not only acknowledged recognised Aung San Suu Kyi as the voice of the people which cannot be ignored but also surprised the world by freeing the media and trade unions. Yet, Suu Kyi’s decision to accept Thein Sein’s word at its face value and join Parliament has not gone down well with her followers. They have every reason to suspect the motives and planks of the rulers, who, they believe, are new only in name....
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Aung San Suu Kyi registers her party, to contest a by-election

 23 December, 2011 07:45:00
These are clear signals that the Nobel laureate will be able to return to active politics and that the government of former military junta leaders will not place any obstacles on her way to electoral politics. While whether she would be able to hold an elected office should remain confined to the realm of speculation as of now, there can be no doubt that her voice will be heard and respected in the corridors of power henceforth. ...
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