Myanmar election a fraud, U.S. says

Wednesday 16th February, 2011

Myanmar election a fraud, U.S. says
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Tuesday 15th February, 2011 Source: Timmins Daily Press
WASHINGTON -- Myanmar's threats against veteran prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi show the military-backed government has not changed despite elections in November that were widely dismissed as a fraud, the United States said Monday."Burma claims there is a new era, but it is up to its old tricks by threatening Aung San Suu Kyi.
New suits does not a new system make," State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said in a message on Twitter.Myanmar's state media said Sunday that Suu Kyi and her party would meet a "tragic end" if they stick to their position including support for western sanctions.U.S.
President Barack Obama entered office hoping to improve ties with Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, but has expressed frustration over what he says is the government's lack of willingness to eng...