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Suu Kyi Granted Meeting With Her Party

Detained leader plans to reorganize Burma's opposition

By Emily Rauhala,  Newser User

Posted Dec 16, 2009 9:07 AM CST
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(Newser) – Burma's detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, today met with three political allies to discuss the future of her political party, the National League for Democracy. It was the first time since June 2008 that the Nobel Peace Prize laureate was allowed to meet with the NLD's ailing leaders. Suu Kyi has been imprisoned for 14 of the last 20 years.


One of the leaders present at the meet told reporters Suu Kyi hopes to reorganize the party's central executive committee. He told the Guardian they agree with her proposal and would continue to "to support and stand for the party."



Suu Kyi has been detained for 14 of the last 20 years, but was allowed to meet with allies this week.
Suu Kyi has been detained for 14 of the last 20 years, but was allowed to meet with allies this week.   (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win, File)
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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Dec 16, 2009 11:28 AM CST
You've been sniffing that darn glue again haven't you DLY?
DontLikeYou___
Dec 16, 2009 6:21 AM CST
@alka... I'm beginning to believe you are retarded. Ask someone you know to explain my analogy to you. Don't be embarrassed. Also, wipe the drool off of your chin.
alkaseltzersammich
Dec 16, 2009 4:34 AM CST
If Suu Kyi is the democratic party, then that would make the ruling totalitarian Junta the Republicans, you clown. You fail on so many levels.

 
house arrest • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi

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