Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi is a political leader from Myanmar. She was born in Rangoon, Myanmar, in 1945. She spent years under house arrest for standing up for democracy in her country. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her nonviolent struggle.

Early Life

Suu Kyi's father was a hero of Myanmar's independence. He was assassinated when she was just two years old. She studied in India and England. She returned to Myanmar in 1988 and joined the movement for democracy.

Fight for Democracy

The military government put her under house arrest for about 15 years. During that time, she could not leave her home or see her family abroad. She won the Nobel Peace Prize while still under house arrest. She was finally released in 2010 and later became a leader in the government.

Fun Facts

• Aung San Suu Kyi spent about 15 years under house arrest.
• She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 but could not accept it in person until 2012.
• Her father is considered the father of modern Myanmar.

Did You Know?

While under house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi stayed connected to the outside world through a radio. She listened to the BBC to learn about world events.