Day: February 25, 2012
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Electioneering Campain Myitkyina-mp4
Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Aung San Suu Kyi told supporters in Kachin State on Thursday that she will work in Parliament to create a genuine federal union in Burma with rights for all ethnic people.
“One of the reasons for the NLD to contest in this election is to establish a genuine federal union with a genuine union spirit. Since its inception, the NLD’s main objective is for unity of all ethnic people,” Aung San Suu Kyi told supporters in Namti Township. Some estimates said the turnout to greet her numbered 50,000 people.
Reiterating a familiar campaign theme, she said unemployment is too high and people should support NLD candidates such as Khin Kyi, who campaigned with Suu Kyi. She noted that the NLD has fielded many women candidates in the by-election, and it is an important step for the country in terms of equal gender rights. Continue reading “Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Electioneering Campain Myitkyina-mp4”
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