Myanmar's former leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, state media reported, citing the military. The 80-year-old politician had been detained since the February 2021 coup, reportedly held in a military prison in the capital Naypyidaw.

In a statement, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said he had commuted the remainder of her sentence to detention at a designated residence. A photo released by state media showed the politician sitting flanked by two uniformed soldiers.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, expressed skepticism about the military's announcement, saying he had no evidence his mother is alive. He noted that the released photo appeared to be from 2022. "I hope it's true. So far I have seen no concrete evidence that she has been moved," he told the BBC.

Until recently, no information was available about Suu Kyi's health or detention conditions. Her lawyers have not seen her for over three years, and her family has had no contact for more than two years.

Suu Kyi came to power in 2015 after democratic reforms, having previously spent over 15 years under house arrest. Following the coup, she was sentenced to 33 years in prison on 19 charges, later reduced to 27 years.

According to the BBC, Min Aung Hlaing is seeking to end his regime's international isolation, and the sudden news about Suu Kyi may signal preparations for further changes to her status, including possible release.

Source: www.gazeta.uz