Kyi Aung San Suu
Kyi Aung San Suu is the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, General Aung San, and a prominent political figure in Myanmar.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Political Figure
June 19, 1945
Gemini
79
Rangoon, Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Myanmar’s independence hero General Aung San, is a prominent Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is widely recognized for her peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Myanmar. Although her position on the Rohingya Muslim crisis and a military coup has drawn international criticism, she remains a respected and popular figure in her country. Among her notable works are the biographical film “The Lady,” the essay collection “Letters from Burma,” and the speech compilation “Freedom from Fear.” Aung San Suu Kyi has been honored with numerous international awards, including the Sakharov Prize and the US Congressional Gold Medal. It is noteworthy that her father, General Aung San, was assassinated when she was just two years old.