What's happened
A court in Myanmar has ordered the family home of Aung San Suu Kyi to be auctioned following a legal dispute with her brother.
Why it matters
The auction of Aung San Suu Kyi's family home is significant as it marks the culmination of a decades-long legal dispute and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the ousted leader and her family.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Aung San Suu Kyi's family has received its first confirmation of her well-being in three years, while Gulf News and AP News both highlight the court's decision to auction the family home following a legal dispute with her brother.
How we got here
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's first civilian leader in over 50 years, was removed from power in a military coup and has faced ongoing legal challenges, including a bitter legal dispute with her brother over the family home.
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