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'88 Generation students' leaders back Suu Kyi, government's reform process

Associated Press - January 21, 2012

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Min Ko Naing, Rangoon – Prominent student activists recently released from prison say they will work with political reformers and support pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in upcoming by-elections.

Min Ko Naing said Saturday the 88 Generation Students Group will always side with those who strive for "fairness, freedom and equality" and join hands with supporters of President Thein Sein's reforms.

His colleague Kyaw Min Yu read a statement supporting Suu Kyi at the first 88 Generation news conference since the activists were released Jan. 13. They also called for remaining political prisoners to be freed, exiled activists welcomed back and ethnic conflicts to be ended.

The name refers a failed democracy uprising in 1988 that resulted in long prison terms for the activists.