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Suu Kyi's son spoke with her for the first time in over five years.

SourcesBloomberg09:20 UTCNDTV09:37 UTCChannel News Asia09:49 UTCThe Independent10:16 UTCDhaka Tribune10:18 UTCHürriyet Daily News10:34 UTCThe Guardian10:38 UTCThe Straits Times10:41 UTCTaipei Times17:28 UTCFollowSaveHighlight
Bloomberg, NDTV, Channel News Asia, The Independent, Dhaka Tribune and 4 more

Key points

From 6 outlets
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother after more than five years. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News
  • Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei Times
  • She has been sequestered since the 2021 military coup. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Aris posted the moment on Facebook from outside the Myanmar embassy in London. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
  • Myanmar authorities have signaled a loosening of detention conditions in recent months. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Aris notes hearing her voice brought him immeasurable relief. SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times
  • She is serving an 18-year sentence on multiple charges she denies. SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times
  • Aris calls for regular private family contact and independent medical access. SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times
  • The meeting occurred at the Burmese embassy in Mayfair, arranged through the British Foreign Office. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • Aris said his mother sounded strong and discussed family matters and her conditions. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • He urged immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and criticized the junta. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • He noted that one conversation does not provide regular family access to her. SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia

Coverage

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“Son of Aung San Suu Kyi says had first call in five years”

““My mother is 81 and remains unjustly detained. One conversation is not regular family access,” said Kim Aris of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, for the first time in more than five years.
  • Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw after being ousted in the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted on Facebook with images suggesting contact outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • He noted that one conversation does not provide regular family access to her.
  • ASEAN has pursued the Five-Point Consensus to end Myanmar's hostilities since 2021.
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia

“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’”

Key points from The Independent
  • 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.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“Son of Suu Kyi says had first call in five years”

“The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi said he spoke yesterday to the detained former democratic leader for the first time in more than five years.”

Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother for the first time in more than five years.
  • The call occurred on October 22, according to Aris's Facebook post.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Naypyidaw after the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted photos suggesting he was outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • Suu Kyi is a former democratic leader and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News

“Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years”

“Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother after more than five years.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
  • She has been sequestered since the 2021 military coup.
  • Aris posted the moment on Facebook from outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • Myanmar authorities have signaled a loosening of detention conditions in recent months.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“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.”

Key points from The Straits Times
  • 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.
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times

“Son of Aung San Suu Kyi says he had first call with his mother in five years”

Key points from Taipei Times
  • Kim Aris said he spoke to his mother for the first time in more than five years.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw after the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted on Facebook and shared photos outside the Burmese embassy in London.
  • Authorities recently showed signs of loosening detention with photos of private meetings.
  • Analysts say the move may be aimed at international legitimacy for the regime.
SourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia“Son of Aung San Suu Kyi says had first call in five years”

““My mother is 81 and remains unjustly detained. One conversation is not regular family access,” said Kim Aris of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, for the first time in more than five years.
  • Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw after being ousted in the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted on Facebook with images suggesting contact outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • He noted that one conversation does not provide regular family access to her.
  • ASEAN has pursued the Five-Point Consensus to end Myanmar's hostilities since 2021.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“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’”

Key points from The Independent
  • 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.
SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News“Son of Suu Kyi says had first call in five years”

“The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi said he spoke yesterday to the detained former democratic leader for the first time in more than five years.”

Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother for the first time in more than five years.
  • The call occurred on October 22, according to Aris's Facebook post.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Naypyidaw after the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted photos suggesting he was outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • Suu Kyi is a former democratic leader and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years”

“Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Kim Aris said he spoke with his mother after more than five years.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
  • She has been sequestered since the 2021 military coup.
  • Aris posted the moment on Facebook from outside the Myanmar embassy in London.
  • Myanmar authorities have signaled a loosening of detention conditions in recent months.
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“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.”

Key points from The Straits Times
  • 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.
SourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei Times“Son of Aung San Suu Kyi says he had first call with his mother in five years”
Key points from Taipei Times
  • Kim Aris said he spoke to his mother for the first time in more than five years.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyidaw after the 2021 coup.
  • Aris posted on Facebook and shared photos outside the Burmese embassy in London.
  • Authorities recently showed signs of loosening detention with photos of private meetings.
  • Analysts say the move may be aimed at international legitimacy for the regime.

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