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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Naypyidaw, Myanmar on October 22, 2026. Newest first.
Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, led Myanmar's elected government until the military seized power in 2021. She has been detained since.
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Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son Kim Aris in their first call in more than five years. Aris said the 81-year-old "sounds strong" but lives in near-complete isolation. He called the call a public relations move by Myanmar's military leaders.
Why it matters: It is a rare sign of life from Myanmar's detained former leader, watched closely by her supporters abroad.
Sources: The Guardian · See it on the globe
Kim Aris, son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, spoke with her for 20 minutes by phone from Myanmar's embassy in London, the first contact in more than five years. He said she sounded fairly healthy, and the call came as detention restrictions were reported to be loosening.
Why it matters: The call is the first direct confirmation of her condition in years for her family and supporters.
Sources: The Guardian, The Hindu · See it on the globe