On Thursday, authorities in Myanmar claimed they had transferred Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest. Her son Kim Aris spoke to NPR about his doubts about the regime’s account.
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Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move
State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power.
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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi’s new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.
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ASEAN won’t endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says
Malaysia’s foreign minister Mohamad Hasan cited concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation.
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Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here’s why they’re being called a ‘sham’
Myanmar’s military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country’s civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.
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Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup amid ongoing civil war
With large parts of the country under opposition control amid an ongoing civil war, analysts warn that election logistics could prove challenging.
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Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500
Rescuers temporarily shut down electrical equipment and machines used in search operations due to the rain over the weekend, making recovery operations more difficult.
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Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week’s quake.
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Mobile medical units, clean water needed in Myanmar quake zone, aid official says
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Committee, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.
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Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes
With many of those trapped potentially having sustained serious injuries, and unable to access food or water, operators are now locked in a race against time to get them out before it’s too late.
