Myanmar's ailing former leader Aung San Suu Kyi being denied medical care in prison, son says
ABCThe son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is being refused urgent medical care despite her ill health. Key points: It's understood Ms Suu Kyi has been returned to prison after a period under house arrest The junta has told local media she is fine and receiving medical treatment The country's exiled National Unity Government has urged the international community to pressure the junta The 78-year-old has been detained since February 2021 when she was ousted in a military coup and charged with a number of offences including election fraud and corruption which many see as trumped up. Myanmar's exiled National Unity Government has urged the international community to pressure the junta into providing appropriate medical treatment. Western governments including Australia have previously condemned the coup and demanded Ms Suu Kyi's immediate release along with other officials, although they have also been criticised for not doing enough.