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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi Faces New Charges

  • Demonstrations have taken place en Myanmar every day since the February 1, 2021 coup.

    Demonstrations have taken place en Myanmar every day since the February 1, 2021 coup. | Photo: AFP

Published 1 April 2021
Opinion

On Thursday, Aung San Suu Kyi appeared via video link for a hearing about the latest charges upon her.   

Myanmar's elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, was charged with breaking the "officials secret law," her lawyers reported on Thursday. This is the most serious accusation against Suu Kyi, and the conviction could be a prison sentence of up to 14 years.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's chief lawyer Khin Maung Zaw told Reuters that the leader and three deposed members of her cabinet were charged in a Yangon court last week, but the lawyers were notified only two days ago.

"She demanded a meeting between her and her lawyers - a private meeting to give her instructions to the lawyers and discuss the case without any outside interference by police or armed forces," Maung Zaw said.

On Thursday Aung San Suu Kyi appeared via video link for a hearing about the latest charges upon her. The lawyers said she seemed in good health. The next hearing is scheduled for April 12. 

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