She is simply one of the great heroes of freedom, democracy, and human rights in the world today. She has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership for non-violent change in Burma/Myanmar even though she has been imprisoned for most of the last two decades.
First, the latest on what the newly freed democracy leader has communicated to her followers:
Suu Kyi tells supporters to work with her for change - CNN.com
Some background on her story:
updated Sat November 13, 2010
She is small but only in physical stature. Aung San Suu Kyi is the very embodiment of Myanmar's long struggle for democracy.
Another background story from the BBC: BBC News - Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
Another background story from the BBC: BBC News - Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
An interactive time-line of the troubled nation and the military dictatorship that has ruled the country with an iron fist:
Myanmar's recent history
updated Mon November 8, 2010
Myanmar, which is also known as Burma, has been under military rule since 1962.
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