Aung Sung Sui Kyi an unsung political icon

Last week the National League for Democracy (NLD) won the general elections with a landslide majority in Myanmar, formerly Burma. NLD is led by Aung Sung Sui Kyi, petite, pretty and the pluckiest of women alive.

I am inspired by women with political guts to fight tyranny/oppression. Aung Sung is one of those women, a true icon whenever icons have to be counted, not to bluff, but to inspire the masses to fight for their sacred human rights. Listen to what she has to say to her followers:

“Don’t think of yourselves as being unfortunate because of having to live through these times.

Editor's Comment
Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day holds immense significance for Batswana as a whole. It offers a moment for reflection and celebration of the country's achievements, while also prompting introspection.We must honestly assess whether the number of years of independence aligns with the progress we have made. While there is certainly much to celebrate, there are also pressing issues that require the attention of relevant stakeholders. Many Batswana are facing...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up