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Hard cell: Aung San Suu Kyi at 80

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Imprisonment and Legacy

This chapter examines the circumstances surrounding Aung San Suu Kyi's 80th birthday amid her ongoing detention following Myanmar's military coup in 2021. It highlights the challenges she faces in solitary confinement, her son's efforts to raise awareness of her situation, and the implications for her political legacy. The discussion also addresses the broader humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and the diminishing international attention to her plight.

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