In a surprising turn of events, the house belonging to Myanmar's pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been put up for auction in Yangon, the country's former capital. However, despite the high-profile nature of the property, no interested buyers have emerged.

The lakeside house in Inoy entered the auction on Wednesday (March 20) with a starting price of $90 million, equivalent to 315 billion kyats in the local currency. The auction marks the latest development in a longstanding dispute between Suu Kyi and her elder brother, Aung San Oo, over ownership of the house.

The legal saga dates back to 2000 when Aung San O filed a lawsuit seeking a share of the property. A court ruling in 2016 decreed that the entire property should be divided equally among the siblings. However, both parties appealed the decision, leading to a prolonged legal battle.

After years of hearings and legal proceedings, Myanmar's highest court ultimately ordered the auction of Suu Kyi's house.

This development comes amidst Suu Kyi's ongoing detention following the military coup in 2021, which ousted her from power. Since December 2022, she has been deprived of the opportunity to meet with her lawyers, raising concerns about her well-being and legal representation.

Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San, a revered figure in Myanmar's history, played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence. The auction of his daughter's house marks another chapter in Myanmar's complex political landscape, as the nation grapples with ongoing challenges to democracy and the rule of law.