Who is Aung San Suu Kyi, and why is she a symbol for those who believe in democracy? Write your answer in a paragraph of at least five complete sentences.

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Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese, or Myanmar, political leader who became prominent in the movement against military rule. She helped lead the National League for Democracy, a party that called for representative government. The military government kept her under house arrest for many years because of her opposition. Her peaceful resistance and willingness to endure imprisonment made her an international symbol for people who support democracy and political freedom. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her efforts to promote democracy through nonviolent means.