The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.

As I travel through my country, people often ask me how it feels to have been imprisoned in my home -first for six years, then for 19 months. How could I stand the separation from family and friends? It is ironic, I say, that in an authoritarian state it is only the prisoner of conscience who is genuinely free. Yes, we have given up our right to a normal life. But we have stayed true to that most precious part of our humanity-our conscience.

A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue.

When fear sets in, you don't trust others and when you don't trust anyone then you become selfish.

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

We must all work together if we are all to live together in unity and harmony.

I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.