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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Harry Cockburn

Imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi facing heart problems as son shares fears for mother’s deteriorating health

The son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has issued a stark warning about her deteriorating health, urging the ruling military junta to grant her access to urgent medical care and calling on the international community to intervene.

Kim Aris told The Independent his 80-year-old mother – who has been imprisoned since the military coup in February 2021 – has been suffering from a worsening heart condition.

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