OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:16 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:16 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Son of Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to imprisoned mother for first time in five years in dramatic breakthrough”
“Kim Aris spoke to his 81-year-old mother for 20 minutes on the phone, the first time they have had any contact for five years, and said she ‘sounded strong’”
Suu Kyi’s son speaks to her for first time in five years
Key points
- Kim Aris spoke to his mother for 20 minutes via phone, first contact in five years.
- The meeting occurred at the Burmese embassy in Mayfair, arranged through the British Foreign Office.
- Aung San Suu Kyi was under house arrest in Naypyidaw, guarded with limited contact.
- Aris said his mother sounded strong and discussed family matters and her conditions.
- He urged immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and criticized the junta.
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