Aung San Suu Kyi, whose story is told in a new film, went from devoted Oxford housewife to champion of Burmese democracy - but not without great personal sacrifice.

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As Myanmar's (Burma) parliament blocks Aung San Suu Kyi from presidency, we take a look back at the life of this incredible woman.

The private photograph collection of her late husband, Michael Aris, showing Aung San Suu Kyi as a young bride-to-be, mother and housewife

Aung San Suu Kyi was born in Rangoon at 19 June 1945. Her father, Aung San was the founder of the modern Burmese army, whom was assasinated by rivals in 19...

The Nobel Peace Prize 1991 was awarded to Aung San Suu Kyi "for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights".

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Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of the National League for Democracy. She has been the international face of resistance to the military regime in Burma.There are many who see her as a Nelson Mandela like figure fighting for social justice. Critics view her as a British and US supported instigator working on behalf of their geopolitical agenda. It was in 1990 that the NDL won control, but the military refused to hand over power. The NDL has now won elections and there has not been a violent…