The Unseen Struggle for Myanmar's Detained Leader The US State Department and ASEAN chair have again called for Aung San Suu Kyi's unconditional release from detention, echoing a demand that has been made in various forms since her ouster in 2021.
This renewed call comes after a meeting between Suu Kyi and an International Committee of the Red Cross representative. Aung San Suu Kyi's detention has long been a source of tension for the international community.
Her removal from power marked the beginning of a brutal crackdown on dissent and opposition voices within Myanmar, with the country's military showing little inclination to engage with the opposition or heed calls for reform.