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What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer. ”
Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it. ”
I feel that the BBC World Service is not as versatile as it used to be - or perhaps I'm not listening at the right times. ”
I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny. ”
The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference. ”
One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country. ”
Democracy is when the people keep a government in check. ”
I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons. ”
Sanctions and boycotts would be tied to serious political dialogue. ”
A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue. ”