Aung San Suu Kyi, the once-lauded democracy champion will be defending Myanmar's 2017 military crackdown against the Rohingya minority. (Photo: AFP/Lillian SUWANRUMPHA)

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Thousands rallied in support of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar Saturday (Dec 7), on the eve of her departure for the UN's top court to defend Myanmar against charges of genocide against Rohingya Muslims.