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Myanmar – Junta may relax Suu Kyi’s detention terms

	November 02, 2009

The Myanmar Prime Minister, Gen. Thein Sein has told leaders of the East Asian nations that the military junta would consider relaxing the terms of pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi’s house arrest if she “maintains a good attitude”. His remarks came at the summit meet in the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin. But, the Prime Minister did not make clear whether the junta would release her in time for her to participate in a general election scheduled for next year – something that most Myanmar obs ...