US and ASEAN chair press for unconditional Suu Kyi release in Myanmar

• The United States and the Philippines, as the 2026 ASEAN chair, have called for the unconditional release of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

• These calls for release followed a recent visit to Suu Kyi by a representative from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

• Both the US and ASEAN welcomed the ICRC visit, expressing hope that it will lead to regular humanitarian access to Suu Kyi and all other detainees.

• The ASEAN chair also reiterated its desire for its special envoy to be granted access to all parties in Myanmar, including Suu Kyi, to facilitate dialogue.