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“To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy.”

Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

Book:Letters From Burma:

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Letters From Burma:

This book compiles personal letters that offer insights into the author's time spent in Burma, providing a glimpse into the culture and events of the period. more

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi is a distinguished Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born in June 1945. She is renowned for her nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar, spending much of her life under house arrest and becoming a symbol of hope for the Burmese people. more

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