Kim Aris, the son of Aung San Suu Kyi, has expressed a deep desire to see his mother, who remains in custody following a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021. Suu Kyi, a Nobel Laureate and former leader of Myanmar, was sentenced to 27 years in prison on charges widely criticized as unjust. The military junta recently claimed she was moved to house arrest, but her family doubts this, having received no confirmation. Aris, who lost his father without a final visit due to similar circumstances, has had minimal contact with Suu Kyi, receiving only one censored letter in nearly three years. Concerns about her health, including a potential heart condition, add to the family’s distress. Aris continues to express love and concern for his mother, hoping for her well-being despite the lack of communication and uncertain conditions.
QUESTION: How might the ongoing detention of Aung San Suu Kyi impact the future political landscape in Myanmar?
‘I just want to see her again’ says son of imprisoned Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
