Philippines says “indispensable” Suu Kyi must be involved in Myanmar peace process
Manila, PhilippinesReuters Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “indispensable” in restoring democracy to the military-ruled country and must be included in any peace talks, regardless of her conviction, the Philippines’ foreign minister said on Sunday. In a strong rebuke of the Myanmar junta that overthrew Suu Kyi’s elected government last year, Teodoro Locsin […]
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces six years in jail after new sentences – source
Reuters A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Monday sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail on charges including possession of unlicensed walkie-talkies, a source familiar with the proceedings said. The latest sentencing in legal proceedings that rights groups have criticised as a farce and a “courtroom circus” means she faces […]
Suu Kyi sentence puts spotlight on Myanmar’s detained thousands
Reuters Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday, later cut to two, is just one of thousands held in the country since the military seized power 10 months ago. Each day in Myanmar, police and soldiers arrest those who dare to demand democracy be restored. […]
Updated: Myanmar’s deposed leader Suu Kyi found guilty in widely criticised trial
Updated: 8am, 7th December (AEDT)Reuters A court in military-ruled Myanmar found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of charges of incitement and breaching coronavirus restrictions on Monday, drawing international condemnation of what critics described as a “sham trial”. Suu Kyi is set to serve two years in detention at an undisclosed location, a sentence […]
Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest – media
Reuters Five people were killed and at least 15 arrested after Myanmar security forces in a car rammed into an anti-coup protest on Sunday morning in Yangon, local news portal Myanmar Now reported. Witnesses on the scene told Reuters dozens had been injured. Photos and videos on social media show a vehicle that crashed through […]
Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure
Reuters Myanmar’s military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s party spokesman and a famous comedian Zarganar, local media reported. Minutes after military ruler Min Aung Hlaing’s speech on Monday, state television announced more than 5,600 people arrested or wanted over their roles in anti-coup […]
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi returns to court but still “somewhat dizzy”
Reuters Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi returned to court on Tuesday, a day after she did not appear because she was unwell, seeming relieved but saying she was still “somewhat dizzy”, her lawyer said. The health of 76-year-old Suu Kyi is closely watched in Myanmar, where she spent many years in detention for challenging its […]
UN faces rival claims for Myanmar seat, doubts over Afghanistan
United NationsReuters The United Nations is faced with rival claims to Myanmar’s seat at the 193-member world body as the ruling junta seeks to cement its coup with international legitimacy by ousting the UN ambassador appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government. Ahead of the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations […]
Myanmar urged to avoid violence after junta opponents declare revolt
Reuters South-East Asian and Western countries have urged all sides in Myanmar to refrain from violence and allow in humanitarian aid, after a shadow government, formed by opponents of military rule, declared a nationwide uprising against the junta. The National Unity Government said on Tuesday it was launching a “people’s defensive war” in a bid to […]
Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power – UN
United NationsReuters The UN special envoy on Myanmar said on Tuesday the country’s military leader appears determined to solidify his grip on power following a February coup and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party could soon be disbanded. Christine Schraner Burgener cited military ruler Min Aung Hlaing’s announcement this month that he was […]