Oxford University removes Suu Kyi's portrait
Aung San Suu Kyi
Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice
The Oxford University college where Aung San Suu Kyi studied said on Saturday it had taken down a portrait of the Myanmar leader, a decision that follows widespread criticism of her over the Rohingya crisis.
The portrait, which was on display in the main entrance of St Hugh's College, was replaced on Thursday with a new painting gifted by Japanese artist Yoshihiro Takada. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi studied at St Hugh's, graduating in philosophy, politics and economics in 1967 before completing a masters in politics in 1968.
"We received a new painting earlier this month which will be exhibited at the main entrance for a period," the college said in a statement.
"The painting of Aung San Suu Kyi has, meanwhile, been moved to a secure location."
The university did not say whether the removal was linked to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar's western Rakhine State.
Source: Khaleej Times
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