Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD in parliament boycott row

2012-04-23 271

Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy has boycotted the opening of the new Myanmar parliament in a dispute over the wording of the constitution.

The NLD want to swear to "respect" the constitution as opposed to "safeguard," which the ruling party prefers.

It is the first sign of disharmony since the NLD won 43 seats in April's historic by-elections.

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