Obama takes on role as adviser and ally for Burma’s pro-democracy aspirations

President Obama presses for more reforms from Yangon while meeting Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday. He also urged universal rights for Rohingya Muslims. (Reuters)

By David Nakamura November 14 at 7:56 AM

RANGOON, Burma — “If you were the president of Burma,” a young man began as he questioned President Obama at a town hall-style event Friday. The crowd at Yangon University laughed. So did their guest.

Obama Takes on Role as Adviser and Ally for Burma’s Pro-Democracy Aspirations by Thavam Ratna