Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1996
In November her motorcade is attacked in Yangon, the windows of the car she is travelling in are
smashed by a mob; despite presence of security forces no one is arrested.
1999
Suffering terminal prostate cancer, Aris is refused entry to Burma and dies in the UK. After his
funeral, sons Kim and Alexander are allowed to visit their mother briefly.
2000
Begins second period of house arrest in September; a month later starts secret talks with the
junta, facilitated by UN special envoy Rizali Ismail.
2002
Released in May; returns to campaigning around Yangon and in late June makes a triumphant
visit to Mandalay, her first trip to Myanmar's second-largest city since 1989.
2003
In May, while touring northern Myanmar, Suu Kyi and 250 NLD members are attacked by a pro-
junta mob; at least 70 people are killed. Another period of house arrest follows.
2007
In September she makes a fleeting appearance, greeting protesting monks at her gate. In Octo-
ber a meeting with UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari is followed by talks with NLD and regime reps.
2011
Freed from house arrest in November 2010, Suu Kyi commences talks with the government dur-
ing 2011 leading to the release of political prisoners and recognition of the NLD.
2012
In April Suu Kyi is elected to the the lower house of the Burmese parliament, representing the
constituency of Kawhmu. In June she accepts her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
