Aung San is the daughter of assassinated Myanmar independence hero General Suu Kyi . Suu Kyi said she believed President Thein wished for democratic reform , but that she was uncertain how much support he had , notably from the military . She became involved in the pro-democracy demonstrations that erupted on August 8 , 1988 . The ruling military junta in Myanmar first placed Suu Kyi under house arrest in August 8 , 1988 . Suu Kyi last released in August 8 , 1988 and has now won a seat in the country 's parliament .
Aung San is the daughter of assassinated Myanmar independence hero General Suu Kyi . She became involved in the pro-democracy demonstrations that erupted on August 8 , 1988 . The ruling military junta in Myanmar first placed Suu Kyi under house arrest in August 8 , 1988 . Suu Kyi last released in August 8 , 1988 and has now won a seat in the country 's parliament .