Myanmar says it delivered gifts from King Charles to detained Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's military-backed government says it handed Aung San Suu Kyi two books and sealed correspondence from King Charles, and it released rare photos of her.
Myanmar's military-backed government says it has delivered a package from Britain's King Charles to the detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. It also released rare photos of her.
A presidential spokesperson announced the delivery on social media, according to The Guardian. Home ministry officials handed over two gardening books about soil, one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch, the spokesperson said. Al Jazeera describes the items as two books and diplomatic correspondence.
The Guardian reports that critics called the photos a stunt by the military to end the country's diplomatic isolation. The Guardian also notes that King Charles is known to be interested in planting and the environment.
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- The GuardianMyanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King CharlesTue, Oct 20, 1:07 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraMyanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles IIITue, Oct 20, 7:07 AM EDT
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