Burma New Political Phase

NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves after the new lower house parliamentary session in Naypyidaw (Getty ) Source: Getty Images

The swearing-in of hundreds of new M-Ps as part of Myanmar's first freely-elected parliament in decades is being hailed by some as the dawn of a new era for the country. The historic scenes mark an end to decades of military rule. At least one Burmese community figure in Australia says he's looking to the future with hope, once again. Khamleck Thongvilu.

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