Ex-minister who witnessed ‘horrible’ Myanmar military violence joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release

Former Myanmar minister Paul Scully, who now resides in Britain, has joined the chorus of voices calling for the release of imprisoned democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi, emphasizing her crucial role in the fight for freedom in the country. Three former UK foreign secretaries have also urged for Suu Kyi’s release, highlighting the trumped-up charges against her and advocating for her opportunity to lead Myanmar democratically. Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, rose to global prominence for her democracy advocacy but has faced criticism for her silence on the violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority, a topic explored in the new documentary “Cancelled: The rise and fall of Aung San Suu Kyi” on Independent TV.

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