Black/Freedom 14 Rally in Kuala Lumpur

$Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) and wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail cheer during a rally marking the end of a ban that barred him from active politics, in Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2008. Photo by Jimin Lai.$

$A supporter of Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim holds a sign that reads \$

$Malaysian riot police flank the surrounding area during a rally hosted by Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim marking the end of a ban that barred him from active politics, in Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2008. Photo by Jimin Lai.$

$Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim waves as he speaks at a rally called marking the end of a ban that barred him from active politics, in Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2008. Photo by Jimin Lai.$

$Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim speaks with intensity at a rally marking the end of a ban that barred him from active politics, in Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2008. Photo by Jimin Lai.$

$Muslim supporters of Malaysia\'s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim pray during a rally marking the end of a ban that barred him from active politics, in Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2008. Photo by Jimin Lai.$

It was good to photograph Anwar Ibrahim again.. I’ve been covering his story since he got arrested under the ISA in 1998. I can remember covering the demonstrations on the streets of KL and walking all over the city following the protesters, running away from the FRUs and water cannon, GETTING HIT by a water cannon, getting kicked by FRUs, having my flash broken by the FRUs, making friends with the protesters.. and waiting for Anwar at the courthouse as he climbs out of his vehicle to wave to the press. Here are some pictures of yesterday’s rally in KL. Malaysiakini has published my pictures on their site! You need to be a paid subscriber to get access.