MYANMAR’S democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, freed from seven years of house arrest, has promised thousands of her supporters that she would continue to fight for human rights and the rule of law in the military-controlled nation.
Also, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, according to Reuters yesterday, called for face-to-face talks with the junta's leader while speaking with about 5,000 people who crowded around the dilapidated headquarters of her political party.
“I believe in human rights and I believe in the rule of law. I will always fight for these things,” she said. “I want to work with all democratic forces and I need the support of the people,” she added.
Suu Kyi, 65, told reporters her message to junta leader, Gen. Than Shwe, was, “Let’s speak to each other directly.” The two last met in secret talks in 2002 at the encouragement of the United Nations (UN).
“I am for national reconciliation. I am for dialogue. Whatever authority I have, I will use it to that end. I hope people will support me,” she said.
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