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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a prominent Burmese politician and the leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar. Born in 1945, she is the daughter of Aung San, the country's independence hero. Suu Kyi spent many years under house arrest for her activism against the military dictatorship in Myanmar. In 1991, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights. Suu Kyi's unwavering dedication to democracy has earned her international acclaim and she continues to be a symbol of resistance and hope for the people of Myanmar.