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Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from a Myanmar prison to house arrest due to heat wave

A military coup in 2021 led to the overthrow of Ms. Suu Kyi's government, resulting in her detention and potential 27-year prison sentence for various crimes.
Junta spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun cited extreme heat as the reason for moving the 78-year-old Ms. Suu Kyi.
The NUG shadow government spokesperson called for the release of Ms. Suu Kyi and Win Myint, the ousted president, both currently under arrest.

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The Guardian

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Associated Press News

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