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Suu Kyi deeply moved as honored by Congress

AFP – Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday finally received the US Congress’s top honor four years after it was awarded to her, saying it was “one of the most moving days” of her life. “From the depths of my heart I thank you, the people of America… for keeping us in your hearts and minds.

US lifts sanctions on Myanmar president, parliament speaker

AFP – The United States lifted sanctions on Myanmar President Thein Sein and parliament speaker Thura Shwe Mann, a day after democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi landed in the US for the first time since being freed from prison. Both were dropped without comment from the US Treasury’s list.

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