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New political party floated

Source: Myanmar News

Yangon : Myanmar | 2 months ago

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A new political party dubbed the Democratic Party, floated by former politicians will be contesting the forthcoming general elections in 2010, as it feels the polls are an opportunity to usher in changes, party chairman Thu Wai said on September 14. “We view this election as an opportunity for transition...

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