Myanmar’s junta moves Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest, report says


by Radio Free Asia

Radio Free Asia— The 78-year-old democracy icon was moved because of the prison’s brutal daytime heat, spokesman said.

The Guardian—Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta. Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weatherMyanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.A spokesperson said the measure was taken due to extremely hot weather and that it was trying to prevent heatstroke among “all those who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners”. Continue reading

The Independent—Myanmar’s military says Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest

KIFI—Myanmar’s military says Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military said Wednesday that ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure due to a heat wave. A nationwide conflict in Myanmar began after the army in 2021 ousted the elected government, imprisoned Suu Kyi and began suppressing nonviolent protests that