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 | | Monday, 6 May, 2002, 11:09 GMT 12:09 UK In pictures: Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi Burma's pro-democracy leader has been freed from nearly 20 months of house arrest in the country's capital, Rangoon. The military government's decision to release her came after mediation by the United Nations.  Aung San Suu Kyi's release was eagerly anticipated  Crowds turned out to greet their returning heroine  She was mobbed by supporters  Other Rangoon residents seemed bemused by events  Aung San Suu Kyi told a news conference that her release was unconditional  Her statement was beamed around the world | |
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