Aung San Suu Kyi ill but denied urgent care, says son

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is being denied medical care despite her ill health, her son has said.

Kim Aris said the junta ruling the country blocked prison authorities' request for his mother's "urgent care".

Sources familiar with the matter told BBC Burmese severe toothaches have left the 78-year-old unable to eat.

However, a junta spokesman said Ms Suu Kyi is in good health and gets check-ups from military and civilian doctors. read more