But Mr Ni was much more than simply a well-known lawyer. Mr Ni was at the airport because he was returning from an official trip to Indonesia. That is important, because Ms Suu Kyi's road map to prosperity and wellbeing for Myanmar starts with ethnic reconciliation. And the word is that it is Ms Suu Kyi's way or the highway. Whether they hold faith with The Lady over the next couple of years will be crucial to the country's success or demise.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2017 17:57 UTC