Thursday, July 19, 2012

Asia - Voice of America: Aung San Suu Kyi Marks Day in Father's Honor

Asia - Voice of America
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Aung San Suu Kyi Marks Day in Father's Honor
Jul 19th 2012, 17:49

BANGKOK -- Burma's government is commemorating Martyrs' Day, an event marking the assassination of General Aung San, largely regarded as the country's father of independence. For decades the day was not allowed to be observed freely, but on Thursday the reform-minded government held a joint ceremony with opposition lawmakers, including Aung San Suu Kyi, daughter of General Aung San. The ceremony, which was broadcast on Burmese state television, took place near the Shwe Dagon pagoda, ...

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