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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Emma Graham-Harrison

‘Powerless’ son says Aung San Suu Kyi’s life may be at risk due to serious health problems

Aung San Suu Kyi’
Aung San Suu Kyi’s health is suffering after more than two years in prison in Myanmar. Photograph: Kham/AFP/Getty Images

Aung San Suu Kyi’s life may be at risk, because she has such serious gum disease she is struggling to eat after more than two years in jail, her son has warned, saying he feels powerless to help her.

Myanmar’s ousted leader, now 78, has not been allowed see a doctor even though she was unable to walk at one point, is suffering from vomiting and dizziness and may have problems with her wisdom teeth, Kim Aris said.

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