LONDON (AFP): The City of London Corporation on Thursday (March 5) revoked an honour granted to Aung San Suu Kyi over the treatment of minority Rohinghya Muslims in Myanmar.
Elected representatives on the body that runs London's historic centre and financial district voted to revoke the freedom of the city granted to Suu Kyi three years ago.
"Today's unprecedented decision reflects the City Corporation's condemnation of the humanitarian abuses carried out in Myanmar," said David Wootton, chair of the committee that deals with Honorary Freedoms. Suu Kyi was originally awarded the honour, which dates back to 1237, in May 2017 in recognition of her"non-violent struggle over many years for democracy and her steadfast dedication to create a society where people can live in peace, security and freedom".
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