Aung San Suu Kyi: Symbol of democracy or a collaborator in genocide? | Short History

Is Aung San Suu Kyi a symbol of democracy or a collaborator in genocide? The nominal leader of Myanmar is now in prison, and the West is backing her again. In the past, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning woman was condemned for justifying the genocide of Muslim Rohingya, and the whole world turned away from her. But since she was arrested by her country’s military on February 1, she’s become the main icon for democracy in Myanmar once again. You can find everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Aung San Suu Kyi in our new video. Watch and share your thoughts.