Burma’s pro-democracy leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, was freed from house arrest on Saturday, setting her on the path to a possible new confrontation with the generals who had kept her out of the public eye for 15 of the past 21 years. Myanmar -- formerly known as Burma -- has been ruled by a Marxist military junta since 1962. The military regime has cracked down on political dissidents, forcing thousands to flee.
In a statement released Saturday, President Barack Obama called Suu Kyi a personal "hero" and called for the military regime to "release all political prisoners, not just one."
US President Barack Obama said in a statement that the US welcomed “her long overdue release”, adding: “She is a hero of mine and a source of inspiration for all who work to advance basic human rights in Burma and around the world.”
British Prime Minister David Cameron also said Suu Kyi was an "inspiration" and that the military regime must uphold its decision. "Her detention was a travesty, designed only to silence the voice of the Burmese people," he said.
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard called Suu Kyi's detention "completely unjustified" and said her government is lobbying for an opportunity to meet with her personally.
US President Barack Obama said in a statement that the US welcomed “her long overdue release”, adding: “She is a hero of mine and a source of inspiration for all who work to advance basic human rights in Burma and around the world.”
British Prime Minister David Cameron also said Suu Kyi was an "inspiration" and that the military regime must uphold its decision. "Her detention was a travesty, designed only to silence the voice of the Burmese people," he said.
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard called Suu Kyi's detention "completely unjustified" and said her government is lobbying for an opportunity to meet with her personally.
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