Myanmar Releases Rare Photos of Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The photos were taken on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross official in the photos.

In short, Aung San Suu Kyi was visited.

Aung San Suu Kyi met with a delegate from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

This was her first meeting with a foreign official since the 2021 coup.

What's next for Aung San Suu Kyi?

Some countries in ASEAN are questioning the meeting.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son said the visit was a positive step.

He wants independent proof that his mother is okay.

The meeting was the first time Aung San Suu Kyi met a foreign official since the coup.

The military took power in February 2021 and jailed Aung San Suu Kyi.

The coup leader is now the civilian president.

The photos of Aung San Suu Kyi could not be verified.

Aung San Suu Kyi is 81 years old and under house arrest.

She was charged with many crimes that her supporters say are not true.

The president's office said Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross official.

Aung San Suu Kyi was seen shaking hands with the official.

Another photo shows Aung San Suu Kyi cutting a birthday cake.

For peace to work, ASEAN must treat all sides fairly.

The photos of Aung San Suu Kyi could not be verified, but they seem real.

AFP asked the ICRC for a comment.

A politician from Aung San Suu Kyi's party is happy to see the photos.

We know Aung San Suu Kyi is alive now.

Aung San Suu Kyi should be released immediately.

Some people think the government is using Aung San Suu Kyi as a bargaining chip.

The government has not said where Aung San Suu Kyi is being held.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son wants proof that his mother is alive.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son has been fighting for her release.

ASEAN has not allowed Myanmar's leaders to attend important meetings.

Thailand is trying to bring Myanmar back into the group.

The coup leader has visited other countries.

The coup leader is going to visit Thailand this week.

Using Aung San Suu Kyi as a bargaining chip is an old military trick.

Some ASEAN countries want proof that Aung San Suu Kyi is alive.

The meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and the ICRC official was no coincidence.

The government might get benefits from ASEAN by letting them see Aung San Suu Kyi.

Releasing Aung San Suu Kyi could help Myanmar's relations with ASEAN.

Aung San Suu Kyi's detention is still a problem for some countries.

ASEAN wants to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi, but Myanmar said no.

Reuters and AFP reported this story.

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