In news from Burma, detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet with supporters from her political party for the first time in more than three years. The meeting occurred a day after Suu Kyi said she was willing to hold talks with the military junta. The Nobel Peace Prize winner has been under house arrest for 12 of the past 18 years. On Thursday, U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari read a written statement from Suu Kyi to the press.

Ibrahim Gambari: “I am committed to pursue the path of dialogue constructively and invite the Government and all relevant parties to join me in this spirit. I believe that a stable, prosperous and democratic Myanmar, living at peace with itself and with full respect for human rights, offers the best prospect for my country to fully contribute to the development and stability of the region.”