Barack Obama is the first POTUS ever who visited Burma/Myanmar.
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It does, but…
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It seems we are witnessing some real changes inside Burma as Suu Kyi’s NLD said it will take part in the next election.
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And even if Aung San Suu Kyi will be released her movements will be greatly restricted.
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The iconic democratic leader of Burma turns 65 today. Aung San Suu Kyi spent almost 15 of the past 20 years in confinement and she is still under the house arrest.
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On August 8, 1988.
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And house always win. Also in Burma.
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