Few people can understand the torment Aung San Suu Kyi went through
Few people can understand the torment Aung San Suu Kyi went through during 15 years of imprisonment by Burma’s repressive government. But journalist Laura Ling, held captive in North Korea in 2009, has some idea. She spoke to Suu Kyi about how we can all find more courage every day.
Few people can understand the torment Aung San Suu Kyi went through during 15 years of imprisonment by Burma’s repressive government. But journalist Laura Ling, held captive in North Korea in 2009, has some idea. She spoke to Suu Kyi about how we can all find more courage every day.
Journalist Laura Ling interviews Aung San Suu Kyi in the latest issue of Glamour.
LAURA LING: What was it like, after all those years, to walk out of your home and be greeted by thousands of supporters?
AUNG SAN SUU KYI: On one hand, it was a delightful occasion. But it was also very, very exhausting. [Laughs.]
LAURA LING: What was the first thing you did after greeting them?
AUNG SAN SUU KYI: I met with the members of my party to decide on the next day’s agenda.