My mother, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, is 80 and suffering from worsening heart issues. No one knows where she’s held or if she’s receiving care. This is life-threatening and unacceptable. She, and all political prisoners in Burma, must be freed.
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I was troubled to see Ye Aung Than, grandson of my mother’s estranged uncle, laying a wreath at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum — despite his family never respecting my grandfather, General Aung San, or his vision. His legacy is about freedom and dignity, not political display.
URGENT: DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI INJURED AND STILL BEING MISTREATED BY THE JUNTA
As we mark Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday — a milestone that should be celebrated in freedom and dignity, Burma’s beloved State Counsellor and elected democracy leader remains locked in a prison cell, cut off from the world and denied even the most basic human rights.
It is now confirmed that she sustained injuries during the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28. Despite this, the military junta (SAC) continues to detain her under inhumane, degrading, and life-threatening conditions — a flagrant violation of international law and basic decency.
A press release issued by the Suu Foundation (see below) lays bare this dire situation. Multiple independent sources have since corroborated these deeply alarming reports.
This is a moment of critical international urgency.
We demand the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Her health, freedom, and dignity must be protected without delay.
The world must act now.
It is extremely sad and disheartening to view an image that powerfully illustrates the unfortunate reality wherein good people are judged by bad people.
Aung San Suu Kyi, despite her commendable leadership that guided Myanmar toward significant economic growth and established a solid foundation for future development, is now unjustly imprisoned by the military regime - the evil actor.
The evil actor, now acting as a good actor, is pushing the Lady for her contributions to the nation and her unwavering commitment to its progress.
The former state counselor is compelled to commemorate her 80th birthday while incarcerated, underscoring the profound injustices that continue to widely afflict the Myanmar society.
Photo credit to the original taker.