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The political party of Burma that won 1990 elections was ____________.
The political party of Burma that won 1990 elections was ____________.
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The correct option is B The National League for Democracy
Myanmar,
previously known as Burma gained freedom from colonial rule in
1948 and became a democracy. But
the democratic rule ended in 1962
with a military coup. In 1990
elections were held for the first time
after almost 30 years. The National
League for Democracy, led by Aung
San Suu Kyi (pronounced Soo-chi),
won the election. But the military
leaders of Myanmar refused to step
down and did not recognise the
election results. Instead, the military
put the elected pro-democracy
leaders, including Suu Kyi, under
house arrest.
Myanmar, previously known as Burma gained freedom from colonial rule in 1948 and became a democracy. But the democratic rule ended in 1962 with a military coup. In 1990 elections were held for the first time after almost 30 years. The National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi (pronounced Soo-chi), won the election. But the military leaders of Myanmar refused to step down and did not recognise the election results. Instead, the military put the elected pro-democracy leaders, including Suu Kyi, under house arrest.
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