The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few … - Aung San Suu Kyi

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The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few university students on the campus could get away with engaging in political activities, but they seem to be able to get away with taking drugs. We have heard that it is very easy to obtain drugs on the university campuses.

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