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First Public Appearance by Aung San Suu Kyi Before Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Heads to Thailand

Published On Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Aditya Prakash
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Myanmar's military government has released rare images of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi meeting a Red Cross official, marking her first known contact with the outside world since the 2021 coup. The photos were released just ahead of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing's first official visit to Thailand, prompting speculation about their political significance.

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