Key Facts
• June 28, 2025: Reports highlight Aung San Suu Kyi’s health issues.
• Age: 80; facing heart and dental problems, per NGO reports.
• Detained in Naypyidaw under strict military surveillance.
• Denied proper medical care, receiving only minimal treatment.
• August 2023: Previously weakened to the point of walking difficulty.
• Family visits prohibited; described as “psychological torture” by NGOs.
• Military government denies health concerns, claiming no issues.
• International community urged to pressure Myanmar’s military for her release.
Summary
Aung San Suu Kyi, the 80-year-old pro-democracy leader detained by Myanmar’s military regime, is reportedly suffering from heart and dental issues without access to adequate medical care. According to the NGO Myanmar Prison Witness, she is held in Naypyidaw under strict conditions, with family visits prohibited. The organization has labeled her treatment as “psychological torture” and called for international pressure on the military government. Suu Kyi’s health has been a concern since August 2023, when she experienced severe physical weakness. Despite these reports, the military regime insists her health is not at risk.
