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Aung San Suu Kyi



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  • The jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter named one of his compositions after her. The piece is best known from the 1997 Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter duet album, 1 + 1.
  • She was featured prominently in the music video for Damien Rice's collaboration with Lisa Hannigan, "Unplayed Piano", which was written for Suu Kyi after a visit to her, from Rice, in July 2004.
  • The Freedom Campaign is in the process of producing a feature documentary film entitled Freedom from Fear about Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma. While the film is not yet complete, a preview is available at theFreedomCampaign.org
  • Aung San Suu Kyi, and the situation in Burma/Myanmar generally, served as the backdrop for the Evan Tanner mystery Tanner On Ice, by Lawrence Block, published in 1998 after a long hiatus in the series.[1]
  • Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma situation mentioned in Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan 2005.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma situation mentioned in The Lizard Cage by Karen Connelly 2005.

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  1. ^ a b Pravda online Aung San Suu Kyi should lead Myanmar: The World wants to restraint from the Myanmar authorities, and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi should take her place as elected leader, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Tuesday. 29 September 2007
    Reuters TV scripts David Miliband: "it will be a hundred times better when she takes her place as the rightfully elected leader of a free and democratic Burma". 25 September 2007
  2. ^ a b c [http://www.equalitynow.org/english/actions/action_1102_en.html The Next United Nations Secretary-General: Time for a Woman. Qualified women; Quote: ...Aung San Suu Kyi (Burma) Prime Minister-Elect...]Equality Now.org November 2005
  3. ^ a b Times of India 13 June 2007:Quote: MPs to Suu Kyi: You are the real PM of Myanmar: Recalling that NLD had won over 80% of parliamentary seats, the MPs said, "You are the true prime minister of Myanmar.
  4. ^ Bookideas.com: Quote: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is the rightfully elected prime minister of Burma, according to a 1990 election in which her National League for Democracy party took more than 80% of the popular vote. Unfortunately, the oppressive and violent military dictatorship in c.... John Walsh, Shinawatra International University, February 2006
  5. ^ guide2womenleaders.com: Quote: Government-in-exile, established after 1988: 1990 Prime-Minister-Elect Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
  6. ^ a b c Nobel Prize.org Bio Details. Quote: 1945: June 19. Aung San Suu Kyi born in Yangon, third child in family. "Aung San" for father, "Kyi" for mother, "Suu" for grandmother, also day of week of birth. Favourite brother is to drown tragically at an early age. The older brother, will settle in San Diego, California, becoming United States citizen.
  7. ^ Myanmar Family Roles and Social Relationships. Government of Myanmar. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  8. ^ Aung San Suu Kyi — Biography. Nobel Foundation. Retrieved on 4 May, 2006.
  9. ^ ap.google.com, Official: UN plane lands in Myanmar with aid after cyclone
  10. ^ Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi. BBC News Online (25 May 2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  11. ^ The Nobel Peace Prize 1991 Presentation Speech. Nobel Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  12. ^ Mental culture in Burmese crisis politics: Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (ILCAA Study of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa Monograph Series) (1999) by Gustaaf Houtman, ISBN 978-4872977486]
  13. ^ a b c Aung San Suu Kyihttp://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/aboutburma/aung_san_suu_kyi.htm , accessed 27/2/08
  14. ^ Aung San Suu Kyihttp://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/aboutburma/aung_san_suu_kyi.htm , accessed 27/2/08
  15. ^ Aung San Suu kyihttp://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/aboutburma/aung_san_suu_kyi.htm , accessed 27/2/08
  16. ^ Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s Icon of Democracy, Hope and Grace Under Pressure.
  17. ^ "Obituary: A courageous and patient man", BBC News, 1999-03-27. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  18. ^ Maurizio Giuliano denied entry to Burma after meetings with Aung San Suu Kyi.
  19. ^ The Depayin Massacre 2 Years On, Justice Denied (PDF). ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (2005-05-30). Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
  20. ^ "Suu Kyi has 'major' operation", BBC News, 2003-09-19. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  21. ^ "Annan expresses sadness for the resignation of his envoy for Burma", Democratic Voice of Burma, 2006-01-10. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  22. ^ Daw Aung San Suu Kyi v. Myanmar, Working Group on Arbitrary Detention,. United Nations. University of Minnesota Human Rights Library (2004-05-28). Retrieved on 2006-07-04.
  23. ^ After meeting Aung San Suu Kyi, UN envoy leaves Myanmar. United Nations (20 May 2006). Retrieved on 22 May, 2006.
  24. ^ "Burma extends Suu Kyi detention", Bangkok Post, 2006, May 27. 
  25. ^ The Irrawaddy. "Opposition Condemns Extension of Suu Kyi’s Detention", The Irrawaddy, 2006-05-27. Retrieved on 2006-05-27. 
  26. ^ Wadhams, Nick. "Myanmar's Suu Kyi Hospitalized", The Associated Press, Washington Post, 2006-06-09. Retrieved on 2006-06-09. 
  27. ^ Rare visite (HTML) (French). Radio-Canada. Société Radio-Canada (2007-01-08). Retrieved on 2007-01-12.
  28. ^ Ban Ki-moon calls on Myanmar to release all political prisoners (HTML). UN News Centre. United Nations (2007-01-08). Retrieved on 2007-01-12.
  29. ^ "Burmese Daily at Odds With Democracy Advocate", New York Times, 2007-01-18. Retrieved on 2007-01-19. 
  30. ^ Myanmar junta extends Suu Kyi detention by a year (HTML). Reuters. Reuters (2007-05-25). Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  31. ^ "UN envoy meets with Myanmar’s top general to discuss ‘current situation’", UN News Service, 2007-10-02. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. 
  32. ^ "Burma junta releases footage of Suu Kyi (AFP)", ABC News (Australia), 2007-10-06. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (en/au) 
  33. ^ Suu Kyi rallies planned worldwide http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7059318.stm Retrieved 24/10/07
  34. ^ Burma Pro-Democracy Leader In Talks (Sky News)
  35. ^ Suu Kyi to meet party colleagues http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7085292.stm BBC, accessed 08/11/07
  36. ^ Myanmar extends Suu Kyi house arrest (HTML). AFP. AFP (2008-05-27). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  37. ^ Aung San Suu Kyihttp://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/aboutburma/aung_san_suu_kyi.htm accessed 27/02/08
  38. ^ Yahoo News on Buddhist monk uprising
  39. ^ AFP:Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi greets Myanmar monks
  40. ^ Reuters News 25 September 2007 quote 1: In another sign of a potential clash, a well-placed source said detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been moved to the notorious Insein prison on Sunday, a day after she appeared in front of her house to greet marching monks. quote 2: If true, removing Suu Kyi from her lakeside villa would deprive the protesters of a focus after they were stunned by police allowing them through the barricades sealing...
  41. ^ BBC News: Inside Burma's Insein jail. Report from 2003Ed. note: Describes conditions at the jail
  42. ^ The Australian: Security tight amid speculation Suu Kyi jailed 28 September 2007 reportquote: The head of Burma's self-proclaimed government-in-exile, Sein Win, said in Paris on Wednesday that Ms Suu Kyi had been at Insein since Sunday. Sein Win, a first-cousin of Ms Suu Kyi, said two sources had confirmed her transfer.
  43. ^ current article about conditions in Time.com
  44. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7020465.stm UN envoy sees top Burma dissident.
  45. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7023344.stm UN envoy holds key Burmese talks
  46. ^ Leaders demand Suu Kyi's release May 15, 2007
  47. ^ UN Secretary Repeats Call for Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi May 27, 2007
  48. ^ Myanmar urged to release peace activist Suu Kyi May 30, 2007
  49. ^ a b US House honours Burma's Suu Kyi BBC News, 18 December 2007
  50. ^ Burmese detainee receives US honour
  51. ^ BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Burma's cyclone death toll soars
  52. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer, 27 January 2008
  53. ^ Times online David Miliband speech to UK Labour Party Conference 2007:‘We bear the scars and must learn the lessons of our wars’ Quote: “Wasn’t it brilliant to see Aung San Suu Kyi alive and well outside her house last week? It will be a hundred times better when she takes her rightful place as the elected leader of a free and democratic Burma.” 26 September 2007
  54. ^ Nobel Committee press release
  55. ^ Aung San Suu Kyihttp://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/pm/weblog.php?id=P331 , accessed 27/2/08
  56. ^ Overzicht Eredoctoraten Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Dutch). Vrije Univeriteit Brussel. Retrieved on 2006-07-04.
  57. ^ "Arrest Yourself", US Campaign for Burma. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  58. ^ "St. Hugh's Full Moon Ball", The Burma Campaign UK. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  59. ^ "Arrest Yourself", CNN. Retrieved on 2008-03-11. 
  60. ^ Burma Library website
  61. ^ Burma Lawyers' Council characterizes Declarations as Landmark
  62. ^ Bommersvik Declaration I, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma
  63. ^ Bommersvik Declaration II, National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma]
  64. ^ [http://www.mun.ca/senate/Honorary_graduates_by_convocation.pdf HONORARY GRADUATES OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND] (2008-06-04). Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
  65. ^ CBS News Journalist Lesley Stahl to Deliver Colgate's 2008 Commencement Address (2008-02-21). Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
  66. ^ US Senate honours Burma's Suu Kyi - BBC News 2008-04-25
  67. ^ Cowley, Jason. "Heroes of our time — the top 50", New Statesman, 2006-05-22. Retrieved on 2006-05-22. 
  68. ^ A Different View, Issue 19, January 2008
  69. ^ "for the lady", BBC Burmese, 2004-11-01. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. 
  70. ^ Thomas, Liz. "Left Bank plans £5m Myanmar film", Broadcast, 2008-02-08. 

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NAME Aung San Suu Kyi
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION nonviolent pro-democracy activist
DATE OF BIRTH 19 June 1945 (1945-06-19) (age 62)
PLACE OF BIRTH Yangon, Myanmar
DATE OF DEATH living
PLACE OF DEATH



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