Myanmar's state media have published their first direct criticism of the democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi since her release from house arrest. The commentary said she and her party would meet their tragic end if they continued to endorse Western sanctions.Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest last November, after she and her party National League for Democracy, NLD were excluded from the country's first elections in 20 years. Myanmar now has a civilian government but the army still dominates Parliament. Commentary published in state-run newspapers accused Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD of going the wrong way. It said they have been ignoring the fact that today's Myanmar is marching to a new era, new system and new political platforms paving the way for democracy.
News On AIR | February 14, 2011 9:05 AM
Myanmar media criticizes Aung Suu