Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to DW about rare new pictures of her
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since 2021, when her government was overthrown by a military coup. She
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since 2021, when her government was overthrown by a military coup. She has been detained ever since, with knowledge of her health and whereabouts a mystery. Recent photos provide a very rare glimpse into her life.
They show the 81-year-old meeting the International Red Cross, and, in another shot, cutting a slice of a birthday cake. Her family remains gravely concerned and are fighting for her release, as her son Kim Aris tells DW. 00:00 Who is Aung San Suu Kyi?
00:32 Rare photos emerge after years of silence 00:59 Coup leader welcomed in Thailand 02:22 Interview with Aung San Suu Kyi's son Kim Aris 02:38 "I wasn't sure the photos were real" 03:11 What do we know about her health? 05:49 The Rohingya controversy explained 07:07 Reaction to coup leader's Thailand visit 09:07 She's 81—how urgent is this now?
09:47 Kim Aris' message to his mother For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
The BriefWire