Suu Kyi receives books and letter from King Charles
Myanmar authorities delivered environmental books and a diplomatic letter from King Charles to the detained democracy leader.
Myanmar's military government released photos showing Aung San Suu Kyi received two books and a sealed letter from King Charles. The books are about soil and sustainable farming.
The King has supported these topics for many years. Suu Kyi is now 81.
Suu Kyi has been held since the military coup in February 2021. She was moved to house arrest in April this year.
She is serving an 18-year prison sentence on charges she denies. The delivery is rare foreign contact.
No other world leader has publicly visited her despite requests. Suu Kyi met Charles in London in 2017.
He was Prince of Wales at that time. She was Myanmar's state counsellor then.
She has spoken before about why reading matters during her time in detention.
- 81
- Suu Kyi's age
- Since February 2021
- Years in detention
- 18 years
- Prison sentence
Why it mattersThe contact shows the world is still paying attention to Suu Kyi's case. It also shows her isolation under Myanmar's military rule.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but Australian media is closely following this symbol of resistance to military rule and the rare diplomatic gesture.
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