Myanmar's Suu Kyi speaks to son after five years in detention

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Aung San Suu Kyi spoke by phone with her son Kim Aris for the first time in five years after Myanmar's military government permitted a 20-minute call.

Myanmar's military government allowed Aung San Suu Kyi to speak by phone with her son Kim Aris on Thursday for the first time in five years. The 20-minute call took place between Aris, who was speaking from Myanmar's embassy in London, and his 81-year-old mother in Naypyitaw, where she is under house arrest serving an 18-year sentence.

Aris told the Associated Press that his mother sounded like herself and strong, though her voice was slightly croaky as if she had a cold. He said the conversation felt in some ways as though little time had passed. The two discussed health concerns during the call.

Suu Kyi opened their conversation with a typical mother's concern for her son, asking if he was looking after himself. Aris, 49, is one of two sons Suu Kyi had with her late husband, British academic Michael Aris. Suu Kyi has been detained since February 2021, when Myanmar's army ousted her elected government. She was previously held under house arrest for almost 15 years between 1989 and 2010. Supporters and rights groups say the charges against her are politically motivated.

How it is being reported

• Myanmar's detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 yearsAung San Suu Kyi's son said that they spoke about health concerns when he spoke with the detained former leader of Myanmar by phone for the first time in five years.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 20:02
• Myanmar's detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 yearsAung San Suu Kyi's son said that they spoke about health concerns when he spoke with the detained former leader of Myanmar by phone for the first time in five years.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 20:02

In this story: Aung San Suu Kyi · Kim Aris · Myanmar · Myanmar's military government · Naypyitaw · Michael Aris

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