Suu Kyi to accept freedom of Dublin award 12 years on

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi jets into Dublin today for a six-hour flying visit.

Thousands of supporters are expected to turn out to honour the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who will deliver an open-air address and receive the freedom of Dublin city — 12 years after the accolade was awarded.

Rock star Bono and fellow aid campaigner Bob Geldof will join her in a special tribute concert where Ms Suu Kyi will be presented with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award.