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Protesters Worldwide Mark Suu Kyi's Birthday

Burmese activist remains on trial

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 19, 2009 5:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – Activists worldwide are marking the 64th birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy activist who remains on trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest. The EU today called for her "unconditional release," and a group of celebrities ranging from Salman Rushdie to Julia Roberts has signed a petition demanding she be freed. The Nobel laureate and prime minister-elect is being held in a notorious political prison.

Burmese nationals in Delhi hold Aung San Suu Kyi's photograph as they participate in a demonstration to demand her immediate release from prison on her 64th birthday, Friday, June 19, 2009.
Burmese nationals in Delhi hold Aung San Suu Kyi's photograph as they participate in a demonstration to demand her immediate release from prison on her 64th birthday, Friday, June 19, 2009.   (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to her home in Rangoon in 1995.
Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to her home in Rangoon in 1995.   (AP Photo/Aye Aye Win)
Aung San Suu Kyi is currently in a notorious Burmese political prison, and she is facing trial for violating the terms of her house arrest.
Aung San Suu Kyi is currently in a notorious Burmese political prison, and she is facing trial for violating the terms of her house arrest.   (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
An activist holds a picture of Aung San Suu Ky during a rally in Seoul.
An activist holds a picture of Aung San Suu Ky during a rally in Seoul.   (AP Photo/ Lee Jin-man)
Protesters in Manila demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi today.
Protesters in Manila demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi today.   (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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