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Suu Kyi Moved From Prison to House Arrest in Myanmar
State media said the move is part of a holiday amnesty that cuts all prisoners’ sentences by one-sixth and leaves Suu Kyi with more than 13 years to serve.
- On Thursday, Myanmar state media reported that 80-year-old former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, citing Buddha Day and humanitarian concerns.
- Following the February 2021 coup, Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years on various charges that allies maintain were politically motivated, aimed at preventing her return to politics.
- Her son Kim Aris called a state-released photo of her "meaningless" and told the BBC, "So, until I'm allowed communication with her, or somebody can independently verify her condition and her whereabouts, then I won't believe anything."
- Earlier on April 30, her sentence was reduced by one-sixth as part of a wider amnesty, though her legal team stated they received no direct notification of the transfer.
- Military leader Min Aung Hlaing, facing pressure from ASEAN, previously told Thailand's foreign minister that Suu Kyi was being "well looked after" and his government was considering "good things.
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It has been confirmed that Aung San Suu Kyi (81), who has been imprisoned for over five years after being arrested by the Myanmar military, has recently been moved from prison to a place under house arrest. This measure was taken immediately after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Myanmar and held an unofficial meeting with Suu Kyi. Analysis suggests this could be a signal of a change in the political situation in Myanmar.
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Leaning Left57Leaning Right35Center43Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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C 32%
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