Suu Kyi granted highest civilian honour in US

Politicians united by their respect for Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi presented her with Congress' highest civilian honour in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, ahead of a meeting with President Barack Obama.

Suu Kyi granted highest civilian honour in US
Thu, 20 Sep, 2012 - 09:10

Politicians united by their respect for Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi presented her with Congress' highest civilian honour in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, ahead of a meeting with President Barack Obama.

Ms Suu Kyi described it as "one of the most moving days of my life".

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