Aung San Suu Kyi wins byelections in Burma

Moments like this are truly inspiring - though we still have to wait for official results thousands of supporters are already celebrating. I’ve read and listened recently about the recent progress in Burma, and hopefully this will show the junta are serious about restoring democracy.

Also, if you’re interested in the history but haven’t heard much about it a good place to start is the recent film, ‘The Lady’, starring Michelle Yeoh. The film itself was good but Yeoh’s acting of Daw Suu was incredible, one of those performances when the actor becomes the person they are portraying. Apparently some of the cast were present at the original speeches featured in the film and filming had to be stopped a few times as they broke down in tears at the memory.

Source: Guardian