OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in over five years”
“BANGKOK, Oct 22 - The son of Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that he had spoken with his mother for the first time in more than five years while she remains under house arrest.”
Suu Kyi speaks with her son for the first time in more than five years
Key points
- Kim Aris says he spoke directly with Suu Kyi for the first time in over five years.
- Aris notes hearing her voice brought him immeasurable relief.
- Suu Kyi has been under house arrest since April after the coup.
- She is serving an 18-year sentence on multiple charges she denies.
- Aris calls for regular private family contact and independent medical access.
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