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There should be no political prisoners in a democratic country.
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
Daw Suu
Amay Suu
Dr. Suu Kyi
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