Aung San Suu Kyi, a key figure in Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, was released from house arrest after being confined for the majority of the 1990s. The military regime had imposed house arrest on her in 1989, shortly after she had become the leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), which was founded in 1988 to push for democratic reforms following widespread protests against military rule. During her time in confinement, Aung San Suu Kyi became an international icon for democracy and human rights, with the world watching her struggle against an oppressive regime. Her release came as a result of domestic pressures and international campaigns advocating for her freedom, including support from organizations such as Amnesty International and the United Nations. Upon her release in Rangoon, thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate and show their allegiance to her cause. Aung San Suu Kyi's return to public life was marked by a renewed commitment to her political activism, and she called for dialogue with the ruling junta to pave the way for reforms. However, despite the optimism surrounding her release, the military government continued to exercise control over the political landscape of Myanmar, and challenges persisted for the NLD and its leader. Her advocacy for democracy continued, and she faced many obstacles in her ongoing struggle to bring about significant change in her country.