Word: arakan
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Burmese dismiss fears that the profusion of political banners might indicate a dangerously splintered opposition. "By the time of elections, there will be only three or four choices," predicts La Kyo, a leader of the Arakan League for Democracy, one of a score of ethnic minority parties that have sprung into existence. Some alliances have already formed, and interparty cooperation is growing: two weeks ago, for example, 43 parties sent a petition to the military, demanding formation of an interim government...