Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in five years

· Politics · Myanmar

Detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken to her son for the first time in five years, according to a report. Suu Kyi, who has been held by Myanmar's military since a February 2021 coup, has had very limited contact with family and the outside world during her detention. The call marks a rare sign of communication from the Nobel laureate, whose whereabouts and condition have been a persistent concern for diplomats and rights groups.

Why it matters：Any contact from Suu Kyi is closely watched as a signal about the imprisoned opposition leader's condition under Myanmar's junta.

Key points

  • Suu Kyi has been detained since the February 2021 coup
  • The call with her son was her first in five years
  • Her whereabouts and health remain a concern for diplomats

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