Suu Kyi visits Swiss parliament
Reuters
2012-06-15
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A warm welcome for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Switzerland.
Activists from Amnesty International greet the Myanmar opposition leader - making her first trip to Europe in nearly 25 years - outside the Swiss Parliament.
Inside, the 66-year old - herself an MP now after being elected to Myanmar's parliament in April - received a standing ovation from MPs.
Suu Kyi is due to fly to Oslo later on Friday where she will finally collect her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Oxford-educated leader, who was held under house arrest for decades, passed up opportunities to leave Myanmar previously for fear of having her return blocked.
Sunita Rappai, Reuters
Activists from Amnesty International greet the Myanmar opposition leader - making her first trip to Europe in nearly 25 years - outside the Swiss Parliament.
Inside, the 66-year old - herself an MP now after being elected to Myanmar's parliament in April - received a standing ovation from MPs.
Suu Kyi is due to fly to Oslo later on Friday where she will finally collect her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Oxford-educated leader, who was held under house arrest for decades, passed up opportunities to leave Myanmar previously for fear of having her return blocked.
Sunita Rappai, Reuters
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