Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III

Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III

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Myanmar's military-backed government has released pictures of detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi receiving a package from King Charles III. The package contained two books about soil and sealed diplomatic correspondence from the British monarch.

The delivery was made by home ministry officials who met Suu Kyi on Monday. The images released by the government show Suu Kyi smiling in a wood-panelled room, with a paper calendar on the wall behind her.

Suu Kyi, 81, has spent much of her life in and out of house arrest for leading pro-democracy movements. She is currently serving multiple sentences under house arrest at an undisclosed location in Naypyidaw, the capital.

The delivery of the package has been met with criticism from rights groups, who say it is a stunt by the military to end the country's diplomatic isolation. Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, has also warned against exploiting the delivery for international legitimacy.

The international community, including Britain, has called for Suu Kyi's release and access to her as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis. However, the government has rejected these calls.

The delivery of the package comes as the military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been making efforts to rebuild regional and international diplomatic ties. He has recently conducted several regional visits, including a trip to Malaysia this month.