Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party
NLD led by Suu Kyi among 40 parties dissolved after failing to meet registration deadline, according to state TV.
Published On 28 Mar 2023
Myanmar court finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty, adds 7 years in jail
Following a series of politically motivated prosecutions, Aung San Suu Kyi now must serve a total of 33 years in jail.
Published On 30 Dec 2022
UN postpones decision on ambassadors from Myanmar, Taliban, Libya
UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.
Published On 17 Dec 2022
Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economic adviser jailed in Myanmar
Australia calls for immediate release of Sean Turnell who was tried alongside Aung San Suu Kyi over state secrets.
Published On 29 Sep 2022

Popular civilian leader faces a series of trials brought by the military, which seized power in a coup in 2021.

Military government confirms transfer of deposed leader from house arrest to prison compound.

Court finds Myanmar’s deposed leader guilty in first of 11 corruption cases against her, sentences her to five years in jail.

Nobel laureate has been detained since the military overthrew the democratically elected government last year.

In its first broad human rights report since Myanmar’s coup, UN says army has shown flagrant disregard for human life.

“If there isn’t some way out of this, another future will be lost.”

New corruption charge announced as military forces reportedly burned down as many as 400 houses in northwest Sagaing region.

Since seizing power, the military regime has used force against opponents and struggled for diplomatic recognition.

Five new charges against country’s ousted leader involve the government’s hire, purchase and maintenance of helicopter.

Myanmar’s elected leader jailed for four more years, after being found guilty on other charges last month.

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