Aung San Suu Kyi has fought for democracy in Burma for decades, and faced long periods of house arrest.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's Longtime Pro-Democracy Leader
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Aung San Suu Kyi became secretary-general of the newly formed National League for Democracy in 1988. The next year she is detained at her home for endangering the state. (Reuters)
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Aung San Suu Kyi was barred from running in 1990 general elections. Her NLD party won a majority but the military refused to relinquish power. (Reuters)
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Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 "for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights." She was under house arrest and could not go to the ceremony, which was attended by her husband and sons. (Reuters)
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Aung San Suu Kyi was detained in 2003 after her supporters clashed with pro-government demonstrators. Her arrest sparked several protests. (AP)