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When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.
Aung San Suu Kyi
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Aung San Suu Kyi
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: June 19
Burmese Politician
Human Rights Activist
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
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Amay Suu
Dr. Suu Kyi
Ms. Suu Kyi
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