Myanmar's April 1 By-elections:
More Than Just Seats At Stake

Kyaw San Wai*

MYANMAR IS holding much anticipated by-elections next month on April 1. Although only 48 seatsa mere fraction of the 1160 total parliamentary seatsare being contested, these by-elections come at a major juncture in Myanmar's reforms, possibly paving the way for the induction of Aung San Suu Kyi into 'official' politics. They would also serve as a barometer for President Thein Sein's reforms, as Ms Suu Kyi has taken a big leap of faith to

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