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Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for 15 out of the 21 past years (Photo: Nobel Peace Center)

Europe calls for democracy in Burma after Suu Kyi release

A plethora of European leaders welcomed the release of Burmese democracy fighter Aung San Suu Kyi over the week-end and urged the military junta in Rangoon to free the remaining political prisoners. Human rights groups called the release a "cynical ploy" to divert attention from the recent rigged elections.

Called a "personal hero of mine" by US President Barack Obama and an "inspiration" to the leaders of France, Britain and Germany, Ms Suu Kyi was released from house arrest on Saturd...

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Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for 15 out of the 21 past years (Photo: Nobel Peace Center)

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