World Cup fans in US unfurl banner of Aung San Suu Kyi; UN report cites 702 civilians killed during Myanmar polls

World Cup fans in US unfurl banner of Aung San Suu Kyi

A banner calling for the release of all political prisoners in Burma, including jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, was unfurled at Metlife Stadium in the U.S. during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal on Monday. Seven fans unfurled the flag of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which was ousted from government during the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021.

Photos of the banner and flag unfurled in the stands and outside the Metlife Stadium’s West Entrance, were shared on social media.

Pho Khwar, one of the paticipants, shared on social media that the group did not seek permission from the venue, adding that the banner was within the permitted size of three-by-six feet. Events to mark Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday were held across the U.S. June 19-21.