Thursday, 19 December 2024

Myanmar moves Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to quarantine at home.

The military government revealed that Aung San Suu Kyi, the former head of the Myanmar civilian government, was moved from prison to house arrest due to the extremely hot weather. A military government spokesperson revealed to the Myanmar media that Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, former leader of the Myanmar civilian government, and the Nobel Peace Prize winner were transferred from prison to house arrest in four Myanmar media houses. The report quoted Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, spokesman for the junta, as saying: The reason for moving is due to the extremely hot weather. This is a necessary preventative measure. This includes not only Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, but also elderly prisoners. To protect them from heatstroke, it is not yet clear where she was transferred. Aung San Suu Kyi was under house arrest for a total of 15 years under previous military regimes. In a colonial-style house that was in dilapidated condition Along Inya Lake in Yangon Where she often stood giving speeches to crowds above the iron gates of Aung San’s home, Suu Kyi, 78, was detained by Myanmar soldiers. Since Myanmar’s military overthrew her civilian government in a 2021 coup, she has faced a 27-year prison sentence for crimes ranging from treason and bribery. to the violation of telecommunications laws But Suu Kyi denied this in February. Her son, Kim Aris, said she was being held in solitary confinement. And her mental state is still good. Although her health is not as good as in the past, according to a spokesman for the Myanmar National Unity Government. Call for the release of Suu Kyi and Mr. U Win Myint, former president of Myanmar. who was relieved of his position and was also moved to house arrest. Unconditionally, Kyaw Zaw, spokesman for the National Unity Government, said: The two’s move from prison to home was a good thing. Because home is better than prison, however, they must be released unconditionally. The Myanmar government must take full responsibility for the health and safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint. Source: Reuters Follow more international news at https://www.thairath.co.th/news /foreign