Suu Kyi Says Myanmar Struggle Is Starting to Bear Fruit

Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s opposition, said the struggle for democracy and human rights is beginning to show results as she demanded the release of remaining prisoners of conscience in the South Asian nation.

“Over the past year, there have been signs that the endeavours of those who believe in democracy and human rights are beginning to bear fruit in Burma,” Suu Kyi said at the Nobel Peace Prize lecture in Oslo today. “There have been changes in a positive direction; steps towards democratization have been taken.”