CNI News

3 January 2025

The news that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi probably will be released on 4th January (the Independence Day) was coming out and regarding that, there are considerations and opinions among political and military analysts whether she will be released or not. 

If DASSK was released, opportunities for national reconciliation could come out, U Khun Sai, a person taking part in the peace process, told CNI News.

" I always pray for Daw Suu's speedy release. If she was released, pressures on the C in C could be reduced. Secondly, opportunities for national reconciliation could come out. Battles can be reduced to an extent. The public will feel relieved as well. So, if possible, we'll have to welcome her release." he said.

International community should put pressure on the SAC effectively for the release of all political prisoners including DASSK and U Win Myint, requested the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) on 1st January.

In September, the Pope called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and Aung San Suu Kyi has also been offered refuge in the Vatican.

As DASSK who had been detained was important to the national reconciliation, Singaporean FM demanded to release DASSK immediately at the end of the formal discussion held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

The chairman of the SAC was decisive regarding DASSK; if she was released, he was worried that the public would be more active. 

So, she didn't think he would release DASSK, Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw, a Myanmar-China affairs commentator, told CNI News.

" Some people say that (Sr-Gen) Min Aung Hlaing is too decisive. Rumor has it that DASSK will be released, which I think it's a new broadcast from the military council. It might relax the public anger. Because the Myanmar Tatmadaw is losing in a big way, there is also discontent within the Tatmadaw. I think it's news that relieves some of the pressure. I don't think she will be released because DASSK might not say what the military council likes. And the military council might be worried that the public will be more active if DASSK is released." she said.

DASSK has been detained since 1st February 2021 and she has been sentenced to 33 years in prison on 19 counts. 

She was given a six-year pardon on 1st August. 

Sh De is currently serving a total of 27 years in prison for the remaining 14 counts. 

DASSK will be 80 years old in June.