05.04.2012 - 07:47 [ Reuters ]

Myanmar‘s old guard under pressure after Suu Kyi win

„I can‘t say I‘m optimistic. We‘re very disappointed,“ an army-appointed member of parliament told Reuters, requesting anonymity.

„Some think it was like declaring war on the military. To most of the military delegates, her slogan is tantamount to a threat to drive us back to the barracks as soon as possible.“