The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has met with Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a government spokesperson stated.
The meeting marks a rare instance of contact with the Nobel Peace Prize laureate since she was detained following the February 2021 military coup.
The ICRC, which works to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and internal violence, has a mandate to visit detainees and ensure humane conditions. The specifics of the meeting, including its location and the topics discussed, were not immediately made public. The government spokesperson confirmed the meeting took place but provided no further details.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in various locations since her arrest. Her legal proceedings have been largely opaque, and her health and well-being have been a concern for international observers and human rights groups.