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July 25, 2008

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Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as governance "of the people, by the people, for the people." But across the globe, societies large and small are still struggling to implement and perfect the mechanisms that ensure all people's voices are heard and respected.

Offer to Release Suu Kyi Met with Skepticism

Aung San Suu Kyi © Dejan Georgievski

07/24/2008

On Sunday, Burma's foreign minister hinted that the ruling junta may release democracy advocate and political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi in six months, but critics fear the statement is little more than an attempt to manipulate international opinion.

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