Trial for Myanmar activist Suu Kyi begins

Myanmar dissident and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi testified in her own trial today, telling authorities she had done nothing wrong and offering thanks for the concern of foreign diplomats and reporters in attendance. Suu Kyi is currently being detained in what is being called a "guest house" on the grounds of Insein Prison.

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This story published in UN Wire on 05/26/2009





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