Aung San Suu Kyi's son receives letter from imprisoned former Myanmar leader

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Published 2024-02-01
The family of Aung San Suu Kyi have received their first communication from the former leader of Myanmar since she was removed from power three years ago.

The handwritten letter, her son Kim Aris says, is the first confirmation they have received that the 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner is alive.

Ms Suu Kyi is serving a 33-year prison sentence on corruption charges her supporters say were made up to keep her from power.

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All Comments (21)
  • @blusky7
    Thanks to Sky News for bringing this up so we may not forget her and her fight in Myanmar
  • @soewin9784
    Smart and Handsome Gentleman; Good son of Very famous Myanmar Democracy Icon, Grandson of Burmese National Hero-Aung San. True Burmese people are not racists, not narrow-minded blind nationalists; all love him and like his Wise Speech. 🎉🎉🎉
  • @awawallim7850
    Feels like she won't give up untill her last breath, God be with her❤❤🙏
  • SHE IS 77 FOR God's sake, she should not be in jail for promoting democracy in her country.
  • @Tan92lfc
    I am so touched, she Is a selfless leader. Is time for her to live her advanced age years in peace and safety.
  • We always pray for her She will bring back our country ❤🙏🙏🙏
  • @pennywallace9362
    Was in Myanmar in 2016, visited significant family sites. Wonderful country, people and they deserve freedom.
  • @YMT7929
    I wish her good health. She is always in our prayers.🙏
  • @zhuhachu6820
    New subscriber from🇮🇳 India, let's pray for Myanmar democracy especially Iron Lady Sukyi
  • @Unan1mouz
    Her son is so handsome. I hope she will be freed someday while she's still alive!!
  • @andykris7011
    She must lead and bring back Myanmar to greater heights .
  • @milo3531
    Brilliant interview and managed to send messages across. Long live Daw Aung Sun Su Kyi.❤
  • @MarkTakamura
    What a tragedy. This is a cold cold world. 🙏🙏🙏
  • God will make way where seems to be no way. Pray for God's miraculous work upon Suu and her family.
  • @harshiw4252
    Burma is such a beautiful country with lovely people and so much to offer. I hope Burma will become glorious again soon particularly with the blessings of the beautiful Swedagon pagoda 🙏
  • @dawns4641
    Heartbreaking 💔! May she get out soon, she is an amazing woman!