Thursday June 12, 2008, 2:00 am
'Act of solidarity'
The idea of giving Ms Suu Kyi the Freedom of the City was proposed by the Lord Provost John Letford.
A report to the council stated: "The Freedom is in recognition of her achievements in the service of democracy, which has merited the award of the Nobel Peace prize, and signifies the council's support for her immediate release and the restoration of democratic government in Burma."
Anna Roberts, director of the Burma Campaign UK, said: "We're absolutely delighted that Dundee Council have given this honour to Aung San Suu Kyi.
"It's a great act of solidarity and it's very important that the world doesn't forget Aung San Suu Kyi and this honour will help keep her profile high.
"We know that it's the public attention, the international concern for Aung San Suu Kyi and the consistent calls for her release that keep her safe."
(BBC)

Thursday June 12, 2008, 2:24 am
If only she received the award herself instead!!!! How long will this last, its been on since 1990.

Thursday June 12, 2008, 5:07 am
How marvellous that the city of Dundee, Scotland, has bestowed this honour on Ms Suu Kyi. It not only recognises her immense contributions to the cause of human rights, it focuses attention on her imprisonment and the continued oppession of the people of Burma.

Thursday June 12, 2008, 7:29 am
Noted. Thanks Ben.

Thursday June 12, 2008, 9:36 am
"We know that it's the public attention, the international concern for Aung San Suu Kyi and the consistent calls for her release that keep her safe."

Noted with thanks Ben for all you do to help keep this courageous woman's story in the limelight.

Thursday June 12, 2008, 11:49 am
"Let the world know that we are still prisoners in our own country"
(Aung San Suu Kyi)

Thursday June 12, 2008, 11:50 am
"Please use Your liberty to promote ours"
(Aung San Suu Kyi)

Sunday June 15, 2008, 2:11 pm

So happy to see her plight still being championed. Thanks, Bengt!