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Suu Kyi banned from elections

Source: 7pm TV News NSW
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:17 AEDT
Expires: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 9:17 AEDT

Burma's military leaders have banned anyone serving a jail sentence from standing in the elections, ruling out opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as a candidate.

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