The Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident turned politician Aung San Suu Kyi will again capture the world’s attention this week. To those who still remember her as a prisoner of conscience with a serene smile, the reason may come as a surprise. As Myanmar’s civilian leader, Ms. Suu Kyi has taken on a new mantle: spokesperson for mass atrocity. Ms. Suu Kyi will appear Tuesday to lead her country’s defense against allegations of genocide before the International Court of Justice at The Hague. The Myanmar military has persecuted...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 10, 2019 00:22 UTC