LONDON- The younger son of Aung San Suu Kyi, the jailed former leader of Myanmar, expressed his dissatisfaction with the partial pardon granted by the ruling military. He stated that the pardon, which reduces her sentence by six years out of a 33-year jail term, holds no real significance. He urged Western governments to increase their efforts and apply more pressure on the junta.

According to Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, the pardon appears to be more of a propaganda exercise rather than a genuine gesture of clemency.

 Aris expressed disappointment with Myanmar's military's partial pardon for his mother, calling it insignificant and a mere propaganda tactic. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military coup in early 2021, with Suu Kyi's elected government overthrown, leading to widespread repression and violence.

Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate, has been convicted on various charges but denies them all and has appealed. Kim Aris, residing in London, has had no contact with his mother since before the coup and is concerned about her well-being.

He urges the international community to increase pressure on the military junta for a meaningful resolution to the crisis.

 Aris revealed that the lack of contact with his mother during her detention has made the situation even more challenging. Suu Kyi, the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, Aung San, has been imprisoned since the military coup in early 2021.

In a rare meeting with a foreign official, Thailand's foreign minister stated that he met with Suu Kyi privately and found her to be in good health, supporting dialogue to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.

However, Aris believes that the recent partial pardon granted to his mother holds little promise for meaningful dialogue and resolution. He advocates for stronger and more effective sanctions by governments worldwide, specifically targeting the Myanmar military, especially in areas like arms supply.

Living in London, Aris is actively working with a shadow National Unity Government formed by Suu Kyi's supporters and other opponents of the military regime to raise awareness about the dire situation in Myanmar.

While he emphasizes the importance of dialogue, he is skeptical that the recent pardon will lead to any meaningful discussions in the foreseeable future.

The international community has continuously called for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners in Myanmar, but the situation remains highly concerning as the crisis persists.