Rare photographs released in Myanmar appear to show ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi after she received gifts from King Charles. A presidential spokesperson said home ministry officials delivered two books about soil and gardening, plus a sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch.
The images show Suu Kyi, 81, smiling in a wood-panelled room. She is serving multiple sentences under house arrest at an undisclosed location in Naypyidaw. Her whereabouts and health had been difficult to establish before a Red Cross visit in August.
Critics said the photographs were a move by Myanmar’s military to ease its diplomatic isolation. Suu Kyi’s London-based son, Kim Aris, welcomed the gifts but warned against the regime using their delivery for its own purposes.
Suu Kyi was removed from power in a 2021 military coup. The war that followed has killed more than 100,000 people, according to conflict monitor ACLED.
Please note! Comments are published by readers. The opinions expressed may not reflect the position of the editorial team. NYCT is not responsible for the content of readers' opinions and asks authors to observe moral standards, not to incite national or racial hatred, and to avoid rudeness. Think before you speak. You are responsible for your words! By publishing an opinion, you agree to the rules! If this request is ignored, NYCT reserves the right to deprive the user of the ability to leave comments.