Supporters throng streets as Suu Kyi returns from The Hague

Supporters of Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi lining up a street for her arrival from Naypyidaw International Airport to Naypyidaw on Saturday (Dec 14). - AFP

NAYPYITAW: Thousands of supporters of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thronged the streets of the capital Naypyitaw on Saturday (Dec 14) to celebrate her arrival back from The Hague, where she defended the country against genocide charges.

The Nobel laureate waved as her black car drove slowly past crowds who waved flags, held up pictures of her face and shouted jubilant greetings.