Hundreds gather to show support for Burmese democracy

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Updated October 28, 2009 14:31:34

Sydney Opera House has provided the backdrop to a demonstration in support of democracy in Burma. Several hundred people including the wife of the Australian Prime Minister stood together on the opera house steps to show their support for Burma's imprisoned democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Presenter: Jonathan Gadir
Speakers: Dr Myint Cho, Australian-based Burmese pro-democracy activist; Therese Rein, wife of Australian prime minister; Lucy Turnbull, wife of Australian opposition leader; Claire Mallinson, Amnesty International Australia; Janelle Saffin, Labor Party MP

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