YANGON, Nov 12, 2015 (AFP) - Myanmar’s president has joined the army chief in congratulating Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition after it swept national elections, and promised a smooth transition of power.
The country has been dominated by the military for half a century through direct junta rule and, since 2011, a quasi-civilian government run by its allies.
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