Detaining Suu Kyi

Detaining Suu Kyi

It is not surprising that the junta extended Aung San Suu Kyi's detention since she remains a symbol of democracy and decency inside one of the worlds most repressive countries.

ASEAN must live up to its moral obligations and confront beleaguered junta leader Than Shwe at the summit (in Kuala Lumpur next month) and demand her freedom.

Failure to stand up to Myanmar yet again will attract worldwide scorn and put ASEAN to shame as a regional organization. -- The Nation, Bangkok