Myanmar authorities release rare images of detained Suu Kyi
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 21:31 · Archive
Myanmar's military government says it delivered books from King Charles to imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar's military-backed government has released photographs of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi receiving books sent by King Charles. Officials delivered two books — The Land Gardeners: Soil to Table and Soil: The World at Our Feet — along with a sealed envelope and diplomatic communication, according to a social media post from Myanmar's presidential spokeswoman.
Suu Kyi, 81, has been detained since February 2021 when the military ousted her administration. She is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence at a designated residence on charges including incitement, corruption, election fraud and violating a state secrets law, all of which she denies. She was moved to house arrest in April following an election held under military rule that installed coup leader Min Aung Hlaing as president.
The delivery represents rare foreign contact with the former state counsellor, whose health and whereabouts have been difficult to determine since the 2021 coup. No foreign leader or envoy has publicly met with her despite requests. In August, she met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross. King Charles, who has long championed environmental protection and sustainable agriculture, met Suu Kyi in London in 2017 when he was Prince of Wales.
How it is being reported
- Myanmar authorities release rare images of Suu KyiMyanmar authorities say they have delivered two books sent by King Charles to detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi along with a sealed envelope.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 20:59
- Myanmar authorities release rare images of Suu KyiMyanmar authorities say they have delivered two books sent by King Charles to detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi along with a sealed envelope.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 20:59
In this story: Aung San Suu Kyi · King Charles · Myanmar · Min Aung Hlaing · International Committee of the Red Cross
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