There is no sign of freedom for the pro-democracy leader in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest by the military regime for six months. Ms. Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was detained after clashes between her supporters and government backers in May in northern Burma. Initially, Aung San Suu Kyi was secretly held in a location before undergoing female surgery in a hospital in September, but since then she has been under house arrest at her home by a lake in the capital. The United States and other countries have called for her release. However, it has been reported that Ms. Suu Kyi told the UN human rights envoy that she would not accept freedom from house arrest unless other members of the National League for Democracy party are also released.
No Sign of Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Burma with no signs of freedom after six months. She was detained following political clashes and has stated she will not accept her release unless other party members are freed. This situation highlights ongoing human rights issues in Burma.
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Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Burma, demanding release of her party members.
- military regime arrest Aung San Suu Kyi
- military regime house arrest Aung San Suu Kyi
- United States and other countries protest Aung San Suu Kyi
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Aung San Suu Kyi's continued detention underscores the challenges facing democracy in Burma.
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