Aung San Suu Kyi
F- Birthday
- June 19, 1945
- Age
- 80
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, and author who has significantly impacted Myanmar's political landscape. She served as State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021, playing a key role in Myanmar's transition from military junta to partial democracy. As the general secretary of the National League for Democracy (NLD) since 1988, she has been a prominent figure in the country's pro-democracy movement. For her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. However, her legacy has been marred by her handling of the Rohingya crisis.
Career Timeline
Forms National League Democracy
Forms the NLD and becomes a prominent leader of the democracy movement.
Placed Under House Arrest
Begins years of house arrest, becoming a global symbol.
Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded for non-violent struggle, gaining respect.
Released from House Arrest
Released from house arrest, returns to political activity.
NLD Wins General Election
Leads NLD to landslide victory, becoming State Counsellor.
Rohingya Crisis Response
Criticized for handling the Rohingya crisis, tarnishing image.
Overthrown in Military Coup
Overthrown, arrested, and imprisoned by the military junta.
