Myanmar's military government has moved former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest and commuted her sentence, her lawyer announced. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in February 2021.

The military junta made the announcement regarding Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest, though details about her new location remain undisclosed. This marks another commutation of her sentence by Myanmar's ruling military authorities.

Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, has expressed concern about the secrecy surrounding his mother's new circumstances. He stated that he has not received any authoritative confirmation regarding her wellbeing or current conditions.

The 78-year-old former civilian leader has faced numerous charges since the military takeover that ended Myanmar's brief democratic transition. Her detention has been a focal point of international criticism of the military government.

The move to house arrest represents a change in her detention status, though the military government has provided limited information about the specific terms or location of her new arrangement.