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Timeline of Aung San Suu Kyi’s life and the Independent’s campaign to free her from military junta

IN FOCUS: Aung San Suu Kyi, an unwavering symbol of Myanmar’s cries for democracy, has spent 20 years imprisoned. The Independent looks back on her journey over the last 40 years

The Independent UK · 18h ago

Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom is not a favour to be granted

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Nobel Peace Prize winner’s youngest son, Kim Aris, has been able to contact her by telephone through the embassy of Myanmar in London – even now she is her country’s best hope for a better tomorrow

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to imprisoned mother for first time in five years in dramatic breakthrough

Kim Aris spoke to his 81-year-old mother for 20 minutes on the phone, the first time they have had any contact for five years, and said she ‘sounded strong’

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son makes fresh appeal for her release in letter to Myanmar president

‘My mother has lost enough years of her life,’ wrote Kim Aris in a personal letter to the Myanmar leader

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Thailand visit, Suu Kyi access: Can Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing win political legitimacy?

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing made a two-day state visit to Thailand last week, in a trip that carried significance beyond routine diplomacy. He remains internationally isolated because, in his earlier role as supreme commander of Myanmar’s armed forces, he led the 2021 coup that overthrew the elected civilian government.…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Myanmar snubs Asean’s call to free Aung San Suu Kyi

Nobel laureate Suu Kyi’s ‘full and unconditional release shall only be carried out in accordance with law’, says junta government

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Myanmar's military government rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy

Myanmar's military government has rejected ASEAN's call for Aung San Suu Kyi's unconditional release. The government also dismissed the need for ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar. A representative from the Red Cross visited the detained former leader last week. The Philippines welcomed this meeting as a step toward reconciliation. Myanmar…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Fresh calls to release Aung San Suu Kyi after meeting with foreign official

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

US and Asean bloc chair demand Myanmar immediately release Aung San Suu Kyi

Statements from US and the Philippines come after Suu Kyi held her first meeting with a foreign official since her detention in 2021

The Independent UK · Aug 7

US and Asean chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

MANILA - The US State Department and ​the chair of the Association of ‌Southeast Asian Nations on Friday reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7