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Business Daily meets: Sean Turnell

The Australian adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi on his time in jail in Myanmar - and how he sees the country's deepening economic crisis.

The university academic was working in Australia when he developed an interest in Myanmar.

He then became an adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi but was jailed for nearly two years by the country’s military regime following the 2021 coup.

Sean Turnell recalls the moment of his arrest and tells us about the harsh conditions he endured – and how books, along with pacing the length of his tiny cell, helped him survive.

He also reflects on Myanmar’s deepening economic crisis – and shares his hopes for the country’s future.

Produced and presented by Sam Fenwick

(Sean Turnell with Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi)

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Fri 1 Aug 2025 07:32GMT

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