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Suu Kyi Makes Historic Speech

Asks Britain for help making Burma 'true democracy'

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 22, 2012 9:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday asked the UK parliament for help in bringing democracy to Burma, becoming the first non-head of state ever to address both Houses, reports Reuters. "We have an opportunity to reestablish true democracy in Burma. It is an opportunity for...   Read full story »

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United Kingdom • Aung San Suu Kyi • Houses of Parliament

 
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