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FILE: Aung San Suu Kyi departed on Sunday 8 December 2019 for the UN’s top court in The Hague to defend Myanmar against charges of genocide of the Rohingya Muslims . Picture: United Nations Photo

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Myanmar leader Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare at home

By Reuters

Suu Kyi was pictured smiling as she walked through the airport in the nation’s capital, Naypyitaw, a day after thousands rallied in the city to support her.

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    1585 days ago
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    3567 days ago
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