Myanmar’s military held Aung San Suu Kyi in almost total seclusion for five years following the February 2021 coup, which ended a tentative decade-long experiment with democracy.
But in recent months authorities have increasingly advertised the loosening of her detention and published photographs of her taking private meetings, as supporters have demanded „proof of life“ of the octogenarian.
On Monday, authorities in Myanmar said she received a package from Britain’s King Charles III, including two books about soil and a „sealed diplomatic communication“ from the monarch.
Buckingham Palace did not comment on the contents of the communication.
Myanmar authorities said Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from a prison in Naypyidaw to house arrest in April, and in August they published images of her meeting the nation’s Red Cross representative.
After ruling Myanmar as military chief for five years, Min Aung Hlaing – who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi in the 2021 coup – was earlier this year installed as civilian president.
Analysts describe the election putting him in elected office as a charade, and say he may be loosening restrictions on Aung San Suu Kyi in a bid to court international legitimacy.
