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I still oppose "Visit Myanmar Year," and I would ask…

“I still oppose "Visit Myanmar Year," and I would ask tourists to stay away. Burma is not going to run away. They should come back to Burma at a time when it is a democratic society where people are secure - where there is justice, where there is rule of law. They'll have a much better time. And…” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“I still oppose "Visit Myanmar Year," and I would ask tourists to stay away. Burma is not going to run away. They should come back to Burma at a time when it is a democratic society where people are secure - where there is justice, where there is rule of law. They'll have a much better time. And they can travel around Burma with a clear conscience.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Tourism should wait for democratic stability and rule of law before returning.

In simple terms: Wait for democracy.

Key Takeaway

Support justice before travel.

Themes

human rights democracy travel ethics

Mood

cautious advocacy

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • international travel
  • political activism
  • humanitarian aid

Key Concepts

political stability legal protections tourist safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it safe to visit?
  • How can tourists help?
A Different Perspective

Premature tourism can legitimize oppression.

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