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Inside the charge for change toward democracy in Myanmar

After decades of dictatorship, recent elections in Myanmar represent a shift to democracy.

10/10/2015 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Inside the charge for change toward democracy in Myanmar

Clip: 10/10/2015 | 10m 32s

After decades of dictatorship, recent elections in Myanmar represent a shift to democracy.

After decades of military dictatorship, the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar, also known as Burma, held free elections three years ago to be followed soon by a nationwide election for all the seats in parliament not reserved for the military. Leading the charge for change is the country's most-well known politician Aung San Suu Kyi. Special Correspondent Kira Kay reports.

10/10/2015 | Rating NR

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