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Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, sentence cut.

5/2/2026

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  • The junta announced Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer to house arrest and cut her sentence by one-sixth under a Buddhist-holiday amnesty.
  • Her legal team said they will meet her on Sunday to discuss her case.
  • Son Kim Aris publicly demanded proof of life, saying the announcement does not confirm she is alive or free.
  • U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the move a meaningful step toward a credible political process.