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Suu Kyi could get Govt role: Myanmar official
Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in Myanmar’s nominally civilian Government if she is elected to parliament in April by-elections, a presidential adviser said on Sunday.
The Nobel laureate, who could be propelled into a parliament still largely composed of the military and ruling army-backed party, would be given a “suitable” position, Nay Zin Latt told AFP.
It is the latest gesture of reform by Myanmar’s new leadership, but concerns remain about the fate of political detainees in the country also known as Burma.
“There is also a possibility she will be appointed to the government,” said the adviser, adding it would depend on Suu Kyi’s wishes. “If she’s more interested in legislative matters, there can be a suitable duty for her at parliament,” he said.
The comments come as Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party confirmed that the 66-year-old would contest the vote in a constituency near Yangon.
“Daw Suu will contest from Kawhmu constituency. We will release final candidate lists for constituencies after January 11,” NLD spokesman Nyan Win told AFP. Daw is a term of respect in Myanmar.
“We do not know yet how and where she will serve her duty if elected,” he said, adding that she would “just be a parliament member”. Nyan Win said Suu Kyi will embark on a campaign trip soon, although details of the tour have not been decided.
Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in Myanmar’s nominally civilian Government if she is elected to parliament in April by-elections, a presidential adviser said on Sunday.
The Nobel laureate, who could be propelled into a parliament still largely composed of the military and ruling army-backed party, would be given a “suitable” position, Nay Zin Latt told AFP.
It is the latest gesture of reform by Myanmar’s new leadership, but concerns remain about the fate of political detainees in the country also known as Burma.
“There is also a possibility she will be appointed to the government,” said the adviser, adding it would depend on Suu Kyi’s wishes. “If she’s more interested in legislative matters, there can be a suitable duty for her at parliament,” he said.
The comments come as Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party confirmed that the 66-year-old would contest the vote in a constituency near Yangon.
“Daw Suu will contest from Kawhmu constituency. We will release final candidate lists for constituencies after January 11,” NLD spokesman Nyan Win told AFP. Daw is a term of respect in Myanmar.
“We do not know yet how and where she will serve her duty if elected,” he said, adding that she would “just be a parliament member”. Nyan Win said Suu Kyi will embark on a campaign trip soon, although details of the tour have not been decided.
