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The political party of Burma that won 1990 elections was ____________.

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Shah Nationalities League for Democracy
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The National League for Democracy
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Arakan League for Democracy
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Party for National Democracy
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Solution

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.

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