Suu Kyi to be awarded Congressional Medal during US trip

Burmese opposition leader and pro-democracy crusader, Aung Sang Suu Kyi, has left for a historic 18-day trip to the US, following trips to Europe earlier this year. During her trip, Suu Kyi is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama, and will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Since her election to parliament earlier this year, 67-year-old Suu Kyi has enforced several laws. These include legalizing protests and relaxing media laws. She has also fought for the release of several political prisoners. Suu Kyi’s trip to the US comes a few days before the visit of Burmese President Thein Sein. Some fear her visit could overshadow his and could pose diplomatic challenges.

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