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Aung San Suu Kyi

Searching for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar’s capital of confusion

Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed after a military coup in 2021 and has not been seen publicly since.
Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed after a military coup in 2021 and has not been seen publicly since.

‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve toll of years-long war

People displaced by fighting between Myanmar’s military and the People’s Defence Forces in Myit Chay sitting in a shelter on the grounds of a monastery near Pakokku in Myanmar’s Magway region.
People displaced by fighting between Myanmar’s military and the People’s Defence Forces in Myit Chay sitting in a shelter on the grounds of a monastery near Pakokku in Myanmar’s Magway region.

Son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military government

Myanmar’s military government claimed in April that Aung San Suu Kyi had been moved to house arrest.
Myanmar’s military government claimed in April that Aung San Suu Kyi had been moved to house arrest.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump's trip to Camp David this week will make it his second visit since retaking office in 2025.
US President Donald Trump's trip to Camp David this week will make it his second visit since retaking office in 2025.

UN envoy calls for release of Myanmar’s ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her 81st birthday

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest in April, but her whereabouts remain unclear.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest in April, but her whereabouts remain unclear.

Indian PM Modi hosts sanctioned Myanmar leader to build relations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.

‘I do not know if she is still alive’: Son of Aung San Suu Kyi makes plea for her release

This undated handout photo from the Myanmar Military Information Team released on April 30 shows Aung San Suu Kyi talking in an undisclosed location.
This undated handout photo from the Myanmar Military Information Team released on April 30 shows Aung San Suu Kyi talking in an undisclosed location.

News analysis

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

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