Aung San Suu Kyi

Burma: Statement by Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi released by U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari.posted on: 2007/11/09

"I wish to thank all those who have stood by my side all this time, both inside and outside my country. I am also grateful to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his unwavering support for the cause of national reconciliation, democracy and human rights in my country".

New York: Joint NGO Statement Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Burmaposted on: 2007/10/08

Human rights organizations from around the world are concerned for the safety and freedom of human rights activists within Burma following the brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors last week. The fate of Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the legitimately elected government of Burma, also remains a source of concern, as she remains deprived of her liberty and the enjoyment of her basic rights.