The elected civilian leader, who was detained in a military coup last year, was sentenced to five years in prison in a corruption trial that was closed to the public.
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Myanmar Junta Holding 10,000 Political Prisoners
Most are held in deplorable conditions and face certain conviction at trial. Rights groups say the Southeast Asian nation now has the worst human rights conditions in the region.
Myanmar’s Military Committed Genocide Against Rohingya, U.S. Says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the official designation. More than 9,000 people were killed in the violence.
Myanmar Is Mired in Conflict and Chaos a Year After a Coup
Daily protests, once loud and colorful, have been replaced by an eerie quiet. To mark the anniversary of the military takeover, protest leaders have called for a “silent strike.”
In Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to 4 More Years
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader was convicted on three more counts under Covid and telecommunications rules, which her defenders said were politically motivated.
Aung San Suu Kyi Falls, but Myanmar’s Democratic Hopes Move On
The ousted civilian leader faces years in custody after being sentenced on the first of several charges. In her absence, a new generation of younger, more progressive politicians is emerging.
Fatalities Reported After Military Truck Rams Protesters in Myanmar
Witnesses said soldiers also fired into the crowd and kicked wounded demonstrators, the latest in a series of confrontations in which the military’s behavior has infuriated citizens.
Myanmar Delays 1st Verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi Trial
The ousted civilian leader is facing a series of rulings that could keep her locked up for the rest of her life.
Veteran U.S. Diplomat Comes Under Criticism for a Trip to Myanmar
Bill Richardson, a former ambassador to the U.N., said that he had held “productive” talks with the general who led the February coup. Rights activists said he gave the junta an air of legitimacy.
Aung San Suu Kyi to Defend Herself in Myanmar ‘Show Trial’
The United Nations has described the charges against the former leader as politically motivated. If convicted, she could face a maximum of 102 years in prison.