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Letters to the Editor: Suu Kyi pays the price for a chance of democracy

Letters to the Editor: Suu Kyi pays the price for a chance of democracy — A supporter holds a picture of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest. Picture: AP

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 - 08:55

The first time Aung San Suu Kyi ever really come up on my simple uneducated mind radar was at a U2 concert in Philadelphia. Bono told us how great this lady was and that we should all support her human rights cause.

Then after been released from house arrest she travelled around the world and politicians and rock stars went out of their way to be seen and associated with her.

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