
FAQ About Aung San Suu Kyi

What is Aung San Suu Kyi's background and education?
Aung San Suu Kyi was born on June 19, 1945, in Yangon (formerly Rangoon), Myanmar. She is the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, General Aung San. Suu Kyi pursued higher education at the University of Oxford, where she studied philosophy, politics, and economics. She furthered her education in India and the United States before returning to Myanmar.