Myanmar Junta Releases Rare Photos of Aung San Suu Kyi Receiving Letter From King Charles

Myanmar's military-backed government on Oct. 13 released rare photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi — the democracy leader held under house arrest — as she received a letter and books sent by Britain's King Charles.

According to the information released, the photographs show Suu Kyi receiving the letter and books from King Charles. They are among the few images of Suu Kyi that the Myanmar authorities have issued while she remains under house arrest.

Aung San Suu Kyi is Myanmar's democracy leader and has long been held under house arrest. The release of the photographs by the military-backed government is seen as a notable move, while detailed information about her circumstances and condition remains limited.

The source did not specify when the photographs were taken or the contents of the letters and books that King Charles sent to Suu Kyi.