Myanmar Says King Charles Sent Books to Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s military-backed government said officials delivered two books, a sealed envelope and diplomatic correspondence attributed to King Charles to detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi on October 19, releasing rare photographs of her meeting with two officials. The Presidential Press and Information Bureau said two Home Affairs Ministry officials brought the materials to Suu Kyi in Naypyitaw. The books were identified as The Land Gardeners Soil to Table and Soil The World at Our Feet. The government said the meeting lasted about 10 minutes, but did not disclose where it took place or what was discussed. Photographs released with the announcement show Suu Kyi seated across a small table from two men, with items between them. The images document the meeting but do not independently establish who sent the materials. The government did not explain how the books were transmitted or provide details about the correspondence, and its contents were not disclosed. Suu Kyi, 81, has been detained since the military ousted her elected government in February 2021. She was moved to house arrest in April, according to reports, and remains at an undisclosed location in Naypyitaw. Her...