Kim Aris
Kim Aris is the second son of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former leader of Myanmar. Currently residing in the United States, he is actively involved in raising awareness and funds to support the people of Myanmar, particularly in the wake of the military coup that ousted his mother and her government in February 2021. Despite receiving only one letter from her in four years, he remains hopeful for her release and continues to advocate for democracy and human rights in his homeland. His recent comments highlight the ongoing struggles faced by the Myanmar population under military rule, emphasizing the need for international assistance and solidarity.
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Her son Kim Aris said last month, although a spokesman for the ruling military junta insisted she is in good health.
Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar from behind bars
United Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Kim Aris expressed fears for his mother's health and well-being while she remains in detention.
Crises next door: How 2025 shook India’s neighbours
India· 2025-12-24
Her son Kim Aris said from his home in Britain that he doesn’t think she would consider these elections to be meaningful in any way.
Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know | MyanmarUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, calls for the release of his mother at a protest outside the Burmese embassy in Tokyo.
Suu Kyi ‘in good health,’ junta says, amid concerns
Taiwan· 2025-12-18
Kim Aris, Aung San Suu Kyi's son, expressed concern for his mother's health and stated that he has not been in contact with her for many years.
昂山素姬兒子憂健康 緬甸軍政府稱其「身體狀況良好」 (00:01) - 20251217 - 國際 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-12-16Kim Aris is the younger son of Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi and has recently decided to fight for his mother's release.
Redkozemeljske kovine pomembnejše od burmanske dame
Slovenia· 2025-10-08Kim Aris, Aung San Suu Kyi's son, expresses concern over his mother's health and calls for her release.
Aung San Suu Kyis sønn sier hun er svært syk
Norway· 2025-09-06Kim Aris is Aung San Suu Kyi's son who expressed concern over her health and situation in detention.
Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention | Aung San Suu KyiUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Kim Aris is the second son of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and is currently in the United States to raise funds for Myanmar.
Il figlio di Suu Kyi: «Non so più nulla di mia madre. Non fidatevi dei generali, sfrutteranno anche il terremoto»
Italy· 2025-03-31