Myanmar Crowds Cheer Release of Democracy Leader
- Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:13am by
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military government freed its archrival, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, on Saturday after her latest term of detention expired. Several thousand jubilant supporters streamed to her residence.
A smiling Suu Kyi, wearing a traditional jacket, appeared at the gate of her compound as the crowd chanted, cheered and sang the national anthem.
The 65-year-old Noble Peace Prize laureate, whose latest period of detention spanned 7 1/2 years, has come to symbolize the struggle for democracy in the Southeast Asian nation ruled by the military since 1962.
The release from house arrest of one of the world‘s most prominent political prisoners came a week after an election that was swept by the military’s proxy political party and decried by Western nations as a sham designed to perpetuate authoritarian control.
Supporters had been waiting most of the day near her residence and the headquarters of her political party. Suu Kyi has been jailed or under house arrest for more than 15 of the last 21 years.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military regime has freed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi after the expiration of her latest detention period.
The release from house arrest Saturday of one of the world’s most prominent political prisoners comes a week after elections that were swept by the pro-military party and decried by Western nations as a sham.
Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has come to symbolize democracy in a country ruled by the military since 1962.
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TattooQ
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:32pmMay God Bless Aung San Suu Kyi and all freedom loving people in Burma ! She is an amazing lady. I pray for her safety and the safety of the pro-freedom movement in Burma. They have suffered way too long under the murderous junta thugocracy.
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 1:49pmI hope she is smarter this time, for she canot take a military government over without the same…they will kill her if she is not careful.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:58amyou shouldn’t call the country Myanmar. Recognizing the name change from Burma to Myanmar lends credence to the regime that changed it.
call it Burma.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:34amcan we trust Glen Beck ?
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg8M2JBIoqo&feature=player_embedded#!
why did this come out just as Ron Paul was gaining ground in the republican
race for president ?
sorry I am off subject.
grandmaof5
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:32amGosh, I feel like I may be looking at the crystal ball of the future of the Republic. I bet “Spooky Dude” is salivating over this only he would be the supreme being. Sitting on his throne directing countries to do this, this and this. Using his Obama puppet to direct all the ill-informed puppets to do his bidding while raking their money into his vault. Nope, sorry “Spooky Dude”, not gonna happen now that “we the people” are on to you, and leaders around the world are beginning to see the same pattern. You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people four times, but you can’t fool all of the people five times. There is a reservation in hell for you and your minions.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:42amGrandmaof5, God is watching out for our country in having sent Glenn Beck and other watchers on the wall; He is using them to awaken the land, and give us a final warning that the storm is here on the beach, the times are changing, and we need to be ready and stand against the darkness.
Soros ideals are the embodiment of the worst of all things in one plan. His own words declare he is somekind of deity, when only God is, and Soros will soon find his place in the coming judgment to answer for all actions he has done.
The history of Israel showed many times God had to discipline the people of his, to get them to come back to him, and then he would help them to greater heights. As long as this country returns to him for protection, guidance, and grace we will emerge from the storm into a greater country than has ever been seen before. Of course, if we turn from him, the night will last for a long time, and we may never emerge.
by the way, the tea was delicious today, tried a new apple cinnamon brand.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:49amThat sound delicious this time of year with cooler weather (at least here). Hope all is well and we will just keep putting one foot in front of the other and educating anyone willing to listen. God bless Glenn and his staff, and this brave woman, for standing up for what is right.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:21amThe Father passwd down the vison of a free society. It is never good when the country is run by the Military…
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:19amGod bless her, and may her goals for her country be met! LET FREEDOM RING!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 11:37amLet God protect her and the ideals of true freedom ring among the peoples heart and minds forever in the Lord. God Bless them all.
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