She was accompanied by Burmese citizens who live in Cape Town, who came to show their appreciation for the support Tutu has given in speaking out against the ruling military junta in Burma.
Tutu said that although he has stepped down from public office, he will still be a vocal supporter for a free and democratic Burma.
He said that it was only a matter of time until the Burmese military regime is brought down and democracy will prevail.
The former archbishop celebrated his 79th birthday last week and officially retired from the public arena.
Tutu is a strong proponent for human rights and has spoken out against the injustices and human rights violations of various peoples around the world.
In 2007, Tutu said he was “deeply disappointed” at South Africa’s decision to veto the UN Security Council resolution to demand an end to human rights abuses in Burma.
Much like South Africa during its apartheid years, the people of Burma today still face human rights violations, discrimination and live under a rule of law where freedom of speech and freedom of press is non-existent.
Tutu has vigorously supported the release of Aung San Suu Kyi who is currently under house arrest. A fellow Nobel Laureate, her National League for Democracy party (the main opposition) was forcibly disbanded by the regime.
With the upcoming national elections about to be held in Burma, it is more important now than ever to make the international public aware of the plight of this often overlooked nation.
