Nationwide mass rallies were held yesterday in support of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi who will contest the case filed by the Gambia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), state media reported.

Rallies took place yesterday in Myitkyina, Bago, Pathein, Meiktila, Kani, Oakpo, Myeik, Zigon, Wetlet, Minhla, Gyobingauk, Debayin, Nyaungdon, Pyay, Hinthada, Budalin, Mawlamyine, Paungde, Homalin, Letpadan, Sagaing, Thayawady, Insein, Moenyo and Bamauk.

Shouting slogans including “We Stand with Our Leader” and “Every citizen has a responsibility to defend the interests of the State”, over 1,000 locals marched in Myitkyina.

Representatives from political parties, civil service organizations and religious groups from different faiths also participated in the rally.