Aung San Suu Kyi
آنگ سان سو چی
Leader of the pro-democracy movement
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View Timeline →Aung San Suu Kyi Meets First Foreign Official in Five Years
Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of Myanmar, has had her first confirmed foreign contact in five years with a Red Cross representative. This…
Myanmar Releases First Images of Aung San Suu Kyi Since Military Coup
Myanmar has released the first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since the military coup in 2021, marking a significant moment in her ongoing detention.…
Pardon of 'Seven Thousand Prisoners' in Myanmar; Suu Kyi Remains Under House Arrest
Myanmar's military government pardoned Aung San Suu Kyi for some charges but continues her house arrest amid ongoing political unrest. The military has delayed elections…
UN Secretary-General: Report on Rohingya Massacre Deserves Serious Attention
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for serious attention to a report claiming the Myanmar military committed genocide against Rohingya Muslims. The report calls…
UN: Myanmar Army Committed Crimes Against Humanity Against Rohingya Muslims
The UN investigation team has accused the Myanmar army of committing crimes against humanity against Rohingya Muslims, calling for international prosecution of key military figures.…
Demonstration of '10,000' Islamist Extremists in Dhaka Against Myanmar
Over 10,000 Islamist extremists demonstrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh, demanding the separation of Rakhine State from Myanmar and the establishment of a Muslim country, amidst ongoing…
Khamenei: Islamic Governments Should Take Practical Action Against Myanmar Government
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Aung San Suu Kyi for her inaction regarding the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and called for Islamic governments to take practical actions…
Massacre of Rohingya Muslims; A Smooth Path for Terrorism
The Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar face severe persecution and are not recognized as citizens, leading to mass violence and displacement. This situation has escalated into…
Myanmar: 71 killed in attacks by Muslim militants on police and border guards
In Myanmar, 71 people were killed in attacks by Rohingya militants on police and border posts, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The…
At least 24 refugees die in Malaysia's immigration detention centers
At least 24 refugees have died in Malaysia's immigration detention centers since 2015 due to inhumane conditions. Most of the deceased are from Myanmar, highlighting…
Aung San Suu Kyi Denies 'Ethnic Cleansing' of Muslim Minority in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi has denied allegations of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, calling the term 'excessively strong.' This comes amid…
Myanmar's New President Elected in a Democratic Process
Tin Chiao has been elected as Myanmar's new president in a democratic process, marking a significant political shift after decades of military rule. His election…
Myanmar: Election Results and Political Future
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the NLD, has won a significant victory in Myanmar's elections, securing a majority in local assemblies and the central government.…
Economic sanctions against Burma will continue until human rights situation improves
The U.S. government, led by President Bush, has extended economic sanctions against Burma for another year due to a lack of progress in human rights…
Economic Sanctions Against Burma Extended for Another Year
President Bush has extended economic sanctions against Burma for another year to pressure the military government regarding human rights. The sanctions were initially enacted after…
9 Democracy Activists in Burma Released
Nine democracy activists in Burma were released after being detained for distributing human rights materials. They are affiliated with Aung San Suu Kyi's National League…
Arrest of 9 Democracy Supporters in Burma - 2004-05-31
Nine young members of the National League for Democracy in Burma were arrested for distributing leaflets advocating for Aung San Suu Kyi's freedom. This peaceful…
White House: The Constitutional Review Assembly of Burma Lacks Legitimacy - 2004-05-22
The White House has declared the Constitutional Review Assembly of Burma illegitimate and will extend sanctions against the military government for another year. The U.S.…
Constitution Drafting Assembly Opened by Military Government in Burma - 2004-05-17
The military government in Burma has opened a Constitution Drafting Assembly despite a boycott from pro-democracy groups. Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the…
Meeting of Senior Members of the Burmese Democracy Party with Aung San Suu Kyi - 2004-05-09
Senior members of the Burmese Democracy Party met with Aung San Suu Kyi to discuss the party's participation in an upcoming constitutional review assembly. They…