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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-East Asia correspondent

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, the junta has said. Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP

Myanmar’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”.

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