Look around the world - in the developing nations, the people are demanding freedom.
Despite his promises of reforms, the people took to the streets almost every day to demand greater freedom.
The students demanding freedom of speech and assembly were certainly the most visible.
"The next generation that grows up and is born into a middle-class life, they will demand political freedom."
On March 10-11 a rally by students demanded free elections, freedom of the media and a democratic constitution.
This proved true two months later when 350,000 workers went on strike, demanding higher wages and greater freedom.
They also shouted slogans demanding greater freedom of the press, the local radio said.
In 1994, he had signed a manifesto demanding freedom of speech.
We do not demand freedom for a particular community or a particular area.
The official news agency said there were only 300 protesters, mostly young people demanding freedom of expression.
