On 3 August 2026, the Myanmar military junta announced that Arnaud de Baecque, Resident Representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Myanmar, met with detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyidaw. The junta publicized state photographs of the meeting while withholding specific details regarding her precise physical location or health condition.
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) heavily criticized the regime, emphasizing that selective access granted exclusively to the ICRC underscores that the junta continues to treat the democratically elected leader merely as a high-value prisoner. The AAPP reiterated demands for her immediate, unconditional release and the recognition of her legitimate leadership role to resolve the national crisis.
On the evening of 3 August, the ICRC formally confirmed the visit, noting that it was conducted under its standard humanitarian procedures for individuals deprived of liberty, which included an unmonitored private conversation. This marks her first confirmed meeting with an international delegation since her transfer to an undisclosed location in late April 2026.