In Myanmar, Obama Affirms Support for Democracy

In Myanmar, Obama Affirms Support for Democracy

International New York Times (front page) | 14 November 2014

President Obama with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Myanmar opposition leader. Credit Nyein Chan Naing/European Pressphoto Agency

President Obama met with the democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday in a show of support for Myanmar’s reform process, despite evidence of backsliding in its transition from military dictatorship.