Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe United States and the Philippines, chair of Asean, have demanded the unconditional release of detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Their statements followed Ms Suu Kyi's first meeting with a foreign official, a Red Cross representative, since her detention after the 2021 coup. Both nations urged for expanded access to all political prisoners in Myanmar and reiterated calls for their immediate release. Ms Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, expressed relief at seeing proof she is alive but called for further action beyond this initial visit. Analysts suggest the timing of the Red Cross visit was a strategic move by Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, ahead of an official trip to Bangkok. In fullUS and Asean bloc chair demand Myanmar immediately release Aung San Suu KyiMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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MANILA: The US State Department and the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday (Aug 7) reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's…