Australia is reminded to cherish and engage with its own democracy as Burma’s democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi gives speech at university
Aung Suu Kyi articles on Democracy Chronicles
Aung Suu Kyi is a Burmese opposition politician that came to represent hope of democracy to many during the 2011–12 Burmese political reforms and her release from detention. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on Burma.
After 23 Years Wait, Prize Awarded to Suu Kyi
Prize Awarded to Suu Kyi: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi receives award 23 years after she was recognized for activism
After 23 Year Wait, Suu Kyi Claims Sakharov Prize
Burma’s leading democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi claims Sakharov Prize for her human rights dedication almost quarter century after it was first awarded to her
Burma Democracy Party Celebrates 25 Years
Burma democracy party has seen many ups and downs reflected in political career of its once imprisoned leader Aung Suu Kyi now tipped for President run
Freed Myanmar Dissidents Fight to Restart Lives
Freed Myanmar Dissidents released from prison, generation of political activists must restart shattered lives
Burma’s Suu Kyi Meets Dalai Lama in Prague
Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism
Burma’s Suu Kyi Marks Anniversary of Father’s Murder
Father was assassinated by military junta that now leads democracy transition as solemn Suu Kyi marks anniversary of his death
Can Suu Kyi Win Burma’s Presidency if She Runs?
Might democracy icon Suu Kyi win Burma’s Presidency to run country with vast difficulties ahead?
Burma’s Suu Kyi to Run for President in Revolution
Longtime democracy activist Suu Kyi to run for President after publicly announcing historic run
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Calls For Japan Aid
Suu Kyi calls For Japan aid from economic giant with strong Asian democracy offering Myanmar much