Aung San Suu Kyi, the 81-year-old former leader of Myanmar, met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday. This meeting comes after mounting international concerns about her health and wellbeing.

Background

Suu Kyi has been detained by the military since 2021, when it ousted the civilian government she led in a coup. The military has kept her exact whereabouts and condition secret, fueling concerns about her health.

The ICRC said in a statement that Suu Kyi met with one of their delegates on Monday, in accordance with the ICRC’s standards and procedures for visiting people deprived of liberty. The meeting included the opportunity to speak with Suu Kyi in private.

International Pressure

The meeting follows a campaign launched by Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, demanding that the military provide proof that she is still alive. Aris has expressed concern about his mother’s condition and has called for direct contact with her.

International pressure has been building on the military-backed government to provide transparency about Suu Kyi’s situation. The US, China, and other countries have been pushing for greater transparency, and Thailand has signaled its willingness for greater engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.