First photos of Aung San Suu Kyi in months. King Charles III sent her a parcel

According to an official statement, representatives of the Ministry of Interior provided Aung San Suu Kyi with two books, a sealed envelope and diplomatic correspondence from the British monarch. The meeting lasted only 10 minutes, and its location was not disclosed. The British Foreign Office did not comment on whether its diplomats were able to hand over the parcel in person.

The AFP agency, which verified the authenticity of the photos, reported that the books donated concerned soil science. This choice may not be accidental - Charles III is known for his passion for ecology and gardening. The parcel from the British monarch may therefore have a symbolic meaning, especially in the context of relations between Great Britain and Myanmar, which was its colony.

The publication of Aung San Suu Kyi's photos comes a few weeks before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila. According to analysts, this may be an attempt to warm up the image of the military regime, which has been isolated internationally since the coup in 2021. ASEAN countries are to decide during the November summit whether Myanmar's representatives will be able to return to the organization's deliberations.

Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize, has been a symbol of the fight for freedom and democracy in Myanmar for years.

After her democratically elected government was overthrown in 2021, she was imprisoned and charged with a number of crimes that human rights activists say were fabricated by the military junta. In April this year, the politician was transferred from prison to house arrest in Naypyidaw.