Myanmar Flashcards
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?
Aung San Suu Kyi.
What role did Aung San Suu Kyi serve in Myanmar from 2016 to 2021?
State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Which political party is Aung San Suu Kyi the general secretary of?
The National League for Democracy (NLD).
What does Aung San Suu Kyi believe is necessary for the people of Myanmar?
To stand up and fight for democracy and human rights.
What method does Aung San Suu Kyi advocate for in the struggle for democracy?
Peaceful protest
A quote from Aung San Suu Kyi ?
“The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations. With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.”
What does Aung San Suu Kyi’s quote about the struggle for democracy and human rights emphasize?
The importance of life, dignity, and progress for Myanmar with the right institutions, such as the rule of law.
What values are central to Aung San Suu Kyi’s activism?
Human rights, peace, and taking action.
How did Aung San Suu Kyi take action for democracy in Myanmar?
By forming the National League for Democracy and leading direct protests and social action for change.
What perspective does Aung San Suu Kyi hold
Activist
Why does Suu Kyi hold an activist perspective
because she took action to form the NLD and fight for democracy in Myanmar through direct protest and social action for change.
Explain activist perspective?
A person who values taking action against social issues or cultural conflict
Who is General Min Aung Hlaing
a Burmese army general who has ruled Myanmar as the chairman of the State Administration Council after his military government the USPD staged a coup in 2021 claiming that the last election in 2020 was inaccurate and that the NLD had committed fraud. Min Aung Hlaing has spent his entire career in the Myanmar military ‘the Tatmadaw’.
what is General Min Aung Hlaing’s view on the cultural conflict
He believes that the military is the only governing force that can rule Myanmar effectively
