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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest

Myanmar's former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, a decision announced by the military junta. This transfer follows a partial reduction of her lengthy prison sentence and has prompted international calls for her immediate and full release.

1 May, 00:42 — 1 May, 16:28
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BBCHigh7d ago

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

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NYTMostly Factual7d ago

Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.

Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitimacy.

By Richard C. Paddock

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NPRHigh7d ago

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power.

By Michael Sullivan

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CNNMostly Factual7d ago

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says - CNN

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says  CNN

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DWHigh7d ago

Myanmar: Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi's son said the transfer did not mean freedom and called for the military junta to provide "proof of life." The former leader has not been seen in public since 2021.

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France 24High7d ago

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

This world tour now takes us to Myanmar, where Aung San Suu Kyi will serve the remainder of her sentence under house arrest, following a decision by the head of the ruling junta, now acting as president. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate had until now been held in an undisclosed location.

By FRANCE24

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straits-timesMostly Factual7d ago

US calls for Suu Kyi's immediate release as she is moved to house arrest - The Straits Times

US calls for Suu Kyi's immediate release as she is moved to house arrest  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual7d ago

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison To House Arrest In Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi was detained February 1, 2021, when the army seized power from her elected government.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual7d ago

​Aung San Suu ⁠Kyi moved to ⁠house arrest

‌The legal team for Aung San Suu Kyi plans to meet the detained former leader of Myanmar on Sunday after she was transferred to house arrest in the capital by the military-backed government, a representative said on Friday.

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Daily SabahMixed7d ago

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to meet legal team amid house arrest shift

Myanmar’s long-detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest in the capital, marking a rare shift in her confinement after more than thre...

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Daily Star BDMixed7d ago

Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence - The Daily Star

Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence  The Daily Star

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IrrawaddyMostly Factual7d ago

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: China’s Old Friend, Territorial Creep on the Border, and More - The Irrawaddy

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: China’s Old Friend, Territorial Creep on the Border, and More  The Irrawaddy

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myjoyonlineMixed7d ago

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

The detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, the country's state media has reported.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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daily-mirror-lkMixed7d ago

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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CNN1 May, 00:42First to report

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says - CNN

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ndtv1 May, 03:54

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison To House Arrest In Myanmar

BBC1 May, 04:11

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

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daily-mirror-lk1 May, 05:30

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Irrawaddy1 May, 06:28

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: China’s Old Friend, Territorial Creep on the Border, and More - The Irrawaddy

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Daily Star BD1 May, 07:31

Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence - The Daily Star

NPR1 May, 08:30

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

NYT1 May, 08:47

Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.

DW1 May, 08:53

Myanmar: Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

faz1 May, 09:01

Berichte von Staatsmedien: Aung San Suu Kyi angeblich in den Hausarrest verlegt

Bangkok Post1 May, 09:08

​Aung San Suu ⁠Kyi moved to ⁠house arrest

Daily Sabah1 May, 09:13

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to meet legal team amid house arrest shift

dhaka-tribune1 May, 09:40

Myanmar: Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest - Dhaka Tribune

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myjoyonline1 May, 11:39

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

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France 241 May, 14:46

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

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straits-times1 May, 16:28Latest update

US calls for Suu Kyi's immediate release as she is moved to house arrest - The Straits Times