Young people drift away from society because, in many cases, they have no hope or goals. So, hope will have to be given to the young.

When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.

Some believe that the only way to remove the authoritarian regime and replace it with a democratic one is through violent means. I would like to set the precedent of political change through political settlement, not through violence.

There can be no civil peace without the rule of law.

My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.

When you feel helpless, help someone.