Why are people signing a petition calling for Aung San Suus Kyis Nobel Peace Prize to be revoked?

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights in 1991. But with the current crisis in Myanmar resulting in over 400,000 minority Rohingya Muslims fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh, some dont believe she deserves the prestigious award.

Newsweek

• September 18, 2017 23:15 IST

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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights in 1991. But with the current crisis in Myanmar resulting in over 400,000 minority Rohingya Muslims fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh, some dont believe she deserves the prestigious award.