Monday, June 19, 2006

Aung San Suu Kyi turns 61 under house arrest

Pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi celebrated her 61st birthday on Monday under house arrest in Yangon, Myanmar.

Supporters protested her detention in front of Yangon's Town Hall, while others held rallies in more than 25 countries.

Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi demonstrate in front of party headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar. Police later dispersed the crowd.
Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi demonstrate in front of party headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar. Police later dispersed the crowd. AFP photo from Yahoo News.

Suu Kyi was placed under detention on May 30, 2003 after fighting broke out between her supporters and pro-government demonstrators.

Myanmar says that Suu Kyi's house arrest is a domestic issue and has resisted international pressure demanding her release.

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