Myanmar recognizes 135 ethnic groups within its borders. But the people who constitute No. 136? They are the-people-who-must-not-be-named. Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s first democratically elected government since 1962, embraced that view last week when she advised…
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I read with amusement how Myanmar nationals are hoping for change and that the Myanmar junta would be replaced by a government like Singapore’s PAP. People from third world countries like Myanmar, Philippines and Malaysia admire the Singapore government for…
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THANDWE, Myanmar – Muslim supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Saturday they hoped a government lead by her National League for Democracy (NLD) would improve their lives in Rakhine State, where many still face discrimination…
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YANGON — Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi told her party’s senior members today (June 20) that this year’s general election could be delayed if there is any instability in the country. The former Nobel Peace Prize winner did…
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When thousands of Rohingya people from Myanmar were discovered floating in boats on the Southeast Asian seas much of the world was understandably gripped by this unfolding human tragedy. Voices of anger were raised; something had to be done to…
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