Key facts
- Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, launched a new campaign.
- The campaign demands the Myanmar military provide proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi.
- The campaign is named '81 for 81'.
- The campaign is timed ahead of Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday.
Aung San Suu Kyi, a prominent political figure in Myanmar and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been detained by the military junta following the 2021 coup. Her prolonged detention has raised international concerns about her well-being. Her son, Kim Aris, has been a vocal advocate for her release and has now initiated a public campaign to pressure the military regime for confirmation of her status.