Inside the charge for change toward democracy in Myanmar

Name: Inside the charge for change toward democracy in Myanmar
Uploaded: 2015-10-11T20:44:21Z
Duration: P632S
Description: 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.

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

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.

Aired: 10/10/15

Rating: NR

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Inside the charge for change toward democracy in Myanmar

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