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Supporters Rally for Suu Kyi

Protests in 12 cities to mark 12th anniversary of her imprisonment

By Colleen Barry, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 24, 2007 6:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Protests are in progress in front of 12 Chinese embassies around the world today to mark the 12th anniversary of the incarceration of Burmese political prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Six fellow female laureates also have written an open letter,... Read full story »

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