Aung San Suu Kyi
Burmese politician and Nobel laureate
Born
June 19th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Myanmar
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Born in Rangoon, led the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar. Played a significant role in opposing military rule and advocating for democracy. Spent nearly 15 years under house arrest for her political activism. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for efforts to promote peaceful democratic reforms. Served as State Counsellor of Myanmar from 2016 until 2021, focusing on nation-building and governance.
Leader of the National League for Democracy
Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991
Served as State Counsellor of Myanmar
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