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Suu Kyi Ally Seen as Favorite to Become Next Myanmar Leader
- Suu Kyi constitutionally barred from becoming next leader
- Party taps director of Suu Kyi's charitable foundation
Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s party avoided a potential showdown with the military by opting against nominating her to become Myanmar’s next president. Instead, one of her close allies and a member of the Chin ethnic group were put forward for the post.
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