Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi

Pope Francis has offered refuge in Vatican City to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The 78-year-old Nobel laureate is currently serving a 27-year sentence following the 2021 military coup. The Pope expressed concern about Myanmar’s situation, emphasizing the importance of peace and democratic rights. Suu Kyi, once celebrated for human rights advocacy, faced criticism over the Rohingya crisis in 2017. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup, with ongoing conflicts between the military junta and various opposition groups.READ FULL