which led a nationwide uprising known as the Saffron Revolution in 2007, called for turnout at the trial to show support for Aung San Suu Kyi."This is an act by the junta to remove Aung San Suu Kyi to make way for their [state-controlled] 2010 election, and they will do so by all means," he said by telephone from Rangoon.
"I would like to urge all monks, students, and citizens of Burma to help Aung San Suu Kyi and go to every trial that takes place to show support until we reach our goal of democracy."
from Radio Free Asia: Opposition Leader's Trial Underway
also Radio Free Asia: Aung San Suu Kyi: Her Life in Pictures
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