Aung San Suu Kyi

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Myanmar remains ASEAN’s elephant in the room

Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mr Hau Khan Sum (far left), in a group photo with ASEAN foreign ministers in the Philippines on May 7, ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit.

Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at a school in Kawhmu, Yangon, Myanmar, July 18, 2019.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son urges Myanmar govt to provide ‘proof of life’

A handout photo from the Myanmar Military Information Team released on April 30 showing Ms Aung San Suu Kyi at an undisclosed location.

Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said he was pushing to restore engagement with Myanmar’s leadership.

Myanmar activists blast Trump ally Roger Stone for lobbying role

It was revealed last week that US lobbyist Roger Stone has been commissioned to provide “public affairs services” to Myanmar’s information ministry.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 2, 2026

Mr Trump formally notified Congress of the conflict 48 hours after the first airstrikes.

US calls for Suu Kyi's immediate release as she is moved to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi remains massively popular inside Myanmar, but has been held almost completely incommunicado as her family warned of her ailing health.

Order for transfer to house arrest sparks little hope of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reclaiming limelight

While Aung San Suu Kyi's shift to private detention appeared to be a rare concession by the authorities, supporters fear that any contact with the public would be severely restricted.

Legal team plans to meet Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at a school in Kawhmu, Yangon, Myanmar, July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 1, 2026

Ms Suu Kyi was held under house arrest for a total of 15 years under a previous junta at her family residence on Yangon's Inya Lake.

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