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In Myanmar, upcoming elections show breadth of reforms

While Aung San Suu Kyi is out of prison and free to run in the upcoming elections in the country formerly known as Burma, there are still signs that there is more work to do. But many in Myanmar are just thrilled with the progress they’ve had so far.

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