Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has reportedly been relocated from prison to house arrest as soaring temperatures and health risks raise alarms. The 78-year-old Nobel laureate, detained since the 2021 military coup, is said to be under strict guard in a government residence in Naypyidaw.
Health and Heat Prompt Transfer
Sources indicate that the extreme heat in Myanmar's capital, where temperatures frequently exceed 40°C (104°F), posed significant risks to Suu Kyi's wellbeing. Her legal team has repeatedly raised concerns about her health, including heart-related issues exacerbated by prison conditions.
Continued Isolation
Despite the change in detention location, Suu Kyi remains cut off from the outside world. The military junta has barred her from meeting with lawyers or foreign diplomats, maintaining tight control over her communications.
International Reactions
Human rights groups have cautiously welcomed the move but stress that Suu Kyi should be fully released. "House arrest is still arbitrary detention," said a spokesperson for Amnesty International. "The junta must restore her freedom and that of all political prisoners."
The military government has not officially commented on the transfer, continuing its pattern of secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's status.
