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Although my country was a democracy at the time of its independence in 1948, it soon turned into a military dictatorship. I fought for the restoration of democracy in my homeland. In the course of my struggle, I was placed under house arrest.
Who am I?
Although my country was a democracy at the time of its independence in 1948, it soon turned into a military dictatorship. I fought for the restoration of democracy in my homeland. In the course of my struggle, I was placed under house arrest.
Who am I?
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The correct option is B Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar gained independence and established a democracy in 1948. However, things took a turn when Myanmar was taken over by a military dictatorship in 1962.
Aung San Suu Kyi emerged as the most visible face of the pro-democracy struggle that followed. In 1990, an election was held which was won by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. However, the military regime refused to give up control. Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest, though she continued to lead the struggle. For her efforts, she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
Myanmar gained independence and established a democracy in 1948. However, things took a turn when Myanmar was taken over by a military dictatorship in 1962.
Aung San Suu Kyi emerged as the most visible face of the pro-democracy struggle that followed. In 1990, an election was held which was won by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. However, the military regime refused to give up control. Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest, though she continued to lead the struggle. For her efforts, she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
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