Astonishing Transition in Myanmar Driven in Large Part by President as Thein Sein Speaks at UN

Myanmar president pays UN tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi

AFP – Myanmar’s President Thein Sein on Thursday made an unprecedented tribute at the United Nations to opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi’s “efforts for democracy.” Thein Sein also said in a landmark speech to the UN General Assembly that he wants to “completely end” a long running war with ethnic rebels. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles