Myanmar's Suu Kyi in 'strong spirits', son tells AFP

1 Oct 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

Ousted Myanmar democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi is in "strong spirits," according to her son, Kim Aris, who recently received a letter from her.
This communication marks their first contact since her detention three years ago following the 2021 coup, providing the first real confirmation of her well-being.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.