France plans to give Legion of Honor award to Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi

[Little Tich]

Source: The Washington Post / AP

PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office says he has decided to give France’s highest award — the Legion of Honor — to Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Sarkozy’s office said he spoke with Suu Kyi by phone. He praised the Myanmar government’s release of hundreds of detainees on Friday, including some of the country’s famous political prisoners.

Sarkozy hailed Suu Kyi’s “political courage” and expressed support for the Myanmar junta’s recent reforms. He also said France expects that legislative elections planned April 1 in Myanmar will be free and transparent.

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe will be charged with giving Suu Kyi the Legion of Honor award during his trip to Myanmar on Sunday and Monday.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/france-plans-to-give-legion-of-honor-award-to-myanmar-opposition-leader-suu-kyi/2012/01/13/gIQAXc5NwP_story.html

[Loudmxr]

1. Good!! Let me give you a gift

I was there when U2 did "Walk On"

I'm back near the mixing board.. yeah?

I wept when I saw it I still weep today every time I see it.

Enjoy and fight for rights across the world. It is our duty!

[tabasco]

2. What movie was she in?

Actress Salma Hayek gains French knighthood

Film actress Salma Hayek has been awarded one of France's top honours by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Mexican-born Hayek will become a Knight of the Legion d'Honneur at a ceremony in Paris later this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16412686

[LeftishBrit]

3. Recommend, for a great and courageous leader.