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
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Your support makes all the difference.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 sought a return to democratic rule.