How is Myanmar facing the foundation challenge of making a transition to democracy? Explain.

Myanmar has suffered from a brutal military rule. It has resulted in the massacre of innocent people, arrests of activists of democracy and ordinary people. Most of the sufferings of the citizens of Myanmar include violation of human rights, corruption, economic depression, religious violence etc.

In recent times, Myanmar is ushering a new kind of government which is a democracy to ensure that its minority groups get their basic rights. Elections were conducted on November 8th, 2015, where the National League for Democracy party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, was victorious. She states that, for the success of democracy, economic inequalities should be addressed. In this context, there are constant arguments between the NLD and the military on persuasive military influence within the government and the society. The new government will prevent violence against the minority group of Rohingya as well as other other ethnic groups.


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