Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta

Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.

A spokesperson said the measure was taken due to extremely hot weather and that it was trying to prevent heatstroke among all those who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners".