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Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Red Cross official
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Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Red Cross official

Myanmar's government announced that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative in Naypyitaw. The meeting comes amid ongoing uncertainty about Suu Kyi's health and whereabouts since her arrest in 2021 following a military coup. The government shared photos of the meeting, including Suu Kyi wearing traditional Burmese attire and celebrating a birthday, but the ICRC did not confirm the details. Suu Kyi, who was sentenced to 33 years in prison for various charges, has faced international scrutiny over her treatment. Her legal team reported recent reductions in her sentence, while her family remains concerned about her health. Opposition groups continue to demand her release.

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Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Red Cross official

Myanmar's government announced that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative in Naypyitaw. The meeting comes amid ongoing uncertainty about Suu Kyi's health and whereabouts since her arrest in 2021 following a military coup. The government shared photos of the meeting, including Suu Kyi wearing traditional Burmese attire and celebrating a birthday, but the ICRC did not confirm the details. Suu Kyi, who was sentenced to 33 years in prison for various charges, has faced international scrutiny over her treatment. Her legal team reported recent reductions in her sentence, while her family remains concerned about her health. Opposition groups continue to demand her release.

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