Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles

Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country's diplomatic isolation

Myanmar has delivered presents from Britain's King Charles to Aung San Suu Kyi, releasing rare photos of the imprisoned former leader in what critics said was a stunt by the country's military to end diplomatic isolation.

A presidential spokesperson said on social media that home ministry officials handed over two gardening books on soil, along with one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch", from King Charles, who is known to have an interest in planting and the environment.