Close Aung Sang Suu Kyi ally Htin Kyaw becomes the first ever Burmese civilian President
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Aung Suu Kyi is a Burmese opposition politician that came to represent hope of democracy to many during the 2011–12 Burmese political reforms and her release from detention. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on Burma.
Suu Kyi’s Party Picks Burma Presidential Candidates
Four Burma Presidential candidates selected include Htin Kyaw, a close supporter of Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi Struggles Against Military Power During Transition
Military refusing to relent as party of Suu Kyi struggles to assert right to power following vote
Forget the Presidency, Here is Foreign Minister Suu Kyi
In compromise with ruling regime, soon to be Foreign Minister Suu Kyi settles for a bit less
Burmese National Reconciliation Meeting to Follow Elections
Victorious Aung Suu Kyi seeks Burmese national reconciliation meet with military representatives
Burmese Voting Ends and Ruling Party Admits Defeat
Historic Burmese voting ends and counting begins as new era ushered that will see dramatic change
Aung Suu Kyi Intent on Leading Burma Government
Aung San Suu Kyi focused on leading Burma government with her National League for Democracy party
Crucial Times For Burma’s Transition to Democracy
Coming elections will showcase success or failure for troubled Burma’s transition from dictatorship
Burma Media Crackdown Continues Amid Transition
Journalists still have reason to fear government repression as opening of Burma media hits wall
Burmese Military’s Constitutional Control to Continue
Democracy takes step backward as parliament refuse to end Burmese military veto over government