FAQ About Aung San
What was Aung San's role in Burma's independence movement?
Aung San was a pivotal figure in Burma's independence movement. He was the leader of the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL), which united various national groups against colonial rule. Aung San's negotiation with British officials in the late 1940s was instrumental in Burma gaining its independence from British rule. Unfortunately, he was assassinated in 1947, before seeing the fruition of his efforts with the official independence of Burma on January 4, 1948.
