Aung San Suu Kyi placed under house arrest by Myanmar military

Myanmar's military announced that Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to a heat wave. The conflict in Myanmar erupted after the military seized power in 2021, leading to Suu Kyi's imprisonment and crackdown on protests for democracy. The situation remains tense in the country.


PTI | Bangkok | Updated: 17-04-2024 09:11 IST | Created: 17-04-2024 09:11 IST
Aung San Suu Kyi placed under house arrest by Myanmar military

Myanmar's military said on Wednesday that ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure due to a heat wave.

A nationwide conflict in Myanmar began after the army in 2021 ousted the elected government, imprisoned Suu Kyi and began suppressing nonviolent protests that sought a return to democratic rule.

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