Detained Australian Sean Turnell appears in Myanmar court on official secrets charges
3 years, 6 months ago

Detained Australian Sean Turnell appears in Myanmar court on official secrets charges

ABC  

An Australian economist who was arrested when Myanmar's military seized power in February has made an appearance in a Naypyidaw court, where he will be tried for violation of the official secrets law. Key points: Mr Turnell was serving as an advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi and was arrested in the February coup The exact details of his alleged offense and others charged have not been made public The UN warned of a human rights catastrophe in Myanmar if the international community does not intervene Sean Turnell had been serving as an advisor to the country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who was also arrested when her elected government was ousted by the army. The exact details of Mr Turnell's alleged offense and those of the others charged have not been made public, though Myanmar state television, citing government statements, has said the Australian academic had access to "secret state financial information" and had tried to flee the country. Local media in Myanmar reported deadly violence in at least five different regions and states on Thursday, which included the use of homemade bombs by militias allied with a shadow government, which earlier this month called for a "people's defensive war" against the junta.

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Argentine Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 25 Myanmar Officials
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Argentine Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 25 Myanmar Officials

The Diplomat  

On February 14, the news broke that a court in Argentina had issued arrest warrants for Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently the head of Myanmar’s military junta, for his role in alleged “genocide and crimes against humanity” against the Rohingya minority group. The court’s ruling also listed 22 other military officials, including Soe Win, the regime’s number two, and …

Foreign secretary David Lammy makes impassioned plea for release of Aung San Suu Kyi
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign secretary David Lammy makes impassioned plea for release of Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent  

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The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi
2 months ago

The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of junta’s brutal rule: ‘Inhumane’
3 months ago

Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of junta’s brutal rule: ‘Inhumane’

The Independent  

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prison
3 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prison

The Independent  

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‘Myanmar is under the yoke of a pariah regime’: Calls grow in UK for release of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison
3 months ago

‘Myanmar is under the yoke of a pariah regime’: Calls grow in UK for release of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison

The Independent  

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Free Aung San Suu Kyi, demand three former UK foreign secretaries
3 months, 1 week ago

Free Aung San Suu Kyi, demand three former UK foreign secretaries

The Independent  

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s former colleague Zaw Myint Maung dies in Myanmar while serving prison sentence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Aung San Suu Kyi’s former colleague Zaw Myint Maung dies in Myanmar while serving prison sentence

The Independent  

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Pope offers refuge to Myanmar's jailed Suu Kyi: Report
6 months ago

Pope offers refuge to Myanmar's jailed Suu Kyi: Report

New Indian Express  

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has offered to give refuge on Vatican territory to Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Italian media said on Tuesday. The Corriere della Sera daily published an article by Italian priest Antonio Spadaro giving extracts from these private meetings, which took place in Indonesia, East Timor and Singapore between September 2 and 13. Suu …

With asking price of $142 million, no bidders for home of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
7 months, 1 week ago

With asking price of $142 million, no bidders for home of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Associated Press  

YANGON, Myanmar — A second attempt to auction the family home of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi failed on Thursday after no bidders showed up, likely deterred by the court-ordered asking price of $142 million. Suu Kyi spent 15 years in the home under house arrest, hosting visiting dignitaries including U.S. President Barack Obama, Secretary of State …

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave
11 months, 1 week ago

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave

Al Jazeera  

Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday. Myanmar’s jailed former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure amid a severe heatwave, the military has said. Major General Zaw Min Tun told foreign media on Tuesday that Aung San Suu Kyi and …

Myanmar Supreme Court rejects ousted leader Suu Kyi’s special appeal in bribery conviction
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar Supreme Court rejects ousted leader Suu Kyi’s special appeal in bribery conviction

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court rejected Monday a special appeal by the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in a case in which she was charged with corruption for allegedly receiving gold and thousands of dollars as a bribe from a former political colleague, a legal official said. A legal official relayed the court’s decision to …

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader
1 year, 4 months ago

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases
1 year, 5 months ago

Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi’s special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases
1 year, 5 months ago

Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi’s special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear special appeals from the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in six corruption cases where she was found guilty of abusing her authority and accepting bribes, a legal official said. The legal official, who is familiar with Suu Kyi’s court cases, said the appeals that the …

Son of Aung Sang Suu Kyi is worried about her health in detention and about Myanmar’s violent crisis
1 year, 6 months ago

Son of Aung Sang Suu Kyi is worried about her health in detention and about Myanmar’s violent crisis

The Hindu  

The younger son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi has said he’s increasingly worried about his imprisoned 78-year-old mother’s health and about Myanmar’s violent political crisis, which he calls “desperate.” “I’d just really like to have some form of contact with her so that I know that she’ OK, because at the moment she has no access to …

Suu Kyi party says Myanmar junta depriving her of medical care
1 year, 6 months ago

Suu Kyi party says Myanmar junta depriving her of medical care

Firstpost  

Myanmar’s junta is endangering the life of jailed democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi, her political party said on Thursday, accusing the generals of depriving her of medical care and food during her incarceration Myanmar’s junta is endangering the life of jailed democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi, her political party said on Thursday, accusing the generals of depriving her …

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi's son 'extremely worried' about his mother's health
1 year, 6 months ago

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi's son 'extremely worried' about his mother's health

Hindustan Times  

The son of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained former leader, said he was "extremely worried" about his mother's health, saying she was struggling to eat and was being refused permission to see an outside doctor. Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, poses for a portrait in London, Britain. Myanmar has been in …

Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ailing but is denied care outside prison
1 year, 6 months ago

Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ailing but is denied care outside prison

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is suffering from symptoms of low blood pressure including dizziness and loss of appetite, but has been denied treatment at qualified facilities outside the prison system, a medical worker said Thursday. The BBC said Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris, who lives in Britain, responded to the report with a text …

Myanmar’s jailed former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is ailing but denied care outside prison
1 year, 6 months ago

Myanmar’s jailed former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is ailing but denied care outside prison

LA Times  

Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is suffering from symptoms of low blood pressure including dizziness and loss of appetite, but has been denied treatment at qualified facilities outside the prison system, a medical worker said Thursday. The BBC said Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris, who lives in Britain, responded to the report with a text saying, “To …

Concerns raised over Myanmar’s ailing Aung San Suu Kyi
1 year, 6 months ago

Concerns raised over Myanmar’s ailing Aung San Suu Kyi

Al Jazeera  

Several countries raised questions and concerns over the health of Suu Kyi at ASEAN summit, a US State Department official said. Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is suffering from symptoms of low blood pressure, including dizziness and loss of appetite, but has been denied treatment at qualified facilities outside the prison system, a medical worker said on …

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing: source
1 year, 6 months ago

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing: source

The Hindu  

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ailing and a request for an outside physician to see her has been denied by the country's military rulers, a source familiar with the matter and the shadow government loyal to her said on Tuesday. The Southeast Asian country has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military overthrew Ms. …

Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar's military-led government
1 year, 7 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar's military-led government

The Hindu  

Myanmar’s military-led government has reduced the prison sentences of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a clemency connected to a religious holiday in the Buddhist-majority country, state media said on August 1. Explained | The legal battles of Aung San Suu Kyi since the 2021 coup in Myanmar The head of Myanmar’s military council, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, …

Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned by Myanmar junta but doubts remain over whether she will ever be released
1 year, 7 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned by Myanmar junta but doubts remain over whether she will ever be released

The Independent  

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Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar’s military-led government
1 year, 7 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar’s military-led government

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-led government reduced the prison sentences of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a clemency connected to a religious holiday in the Buddhist-majority country, state media said Tuesday. The head of Myanmar’s military council, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, granted the clemency order to reduce the sentences Suu Kyi received in five cases in which she …

Myanmar’s military plans to move Suu Kyi to house arrest, according to unofficial reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s military plans to move Suu Kyi to house arrest, according to unofficial reports

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government plans to transfer the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi from a prison in the capital, Naypyitaw, to home confinement. The official in Naypyitaw, who is familiar with Suu Kyi’s situation, told The Associated Press that the military government will announce Suu Kyi’s transfer on the occasion of consecrating a new giant statue of …

Myanmar's military plans to move Suu Kyi to house arrest, according to unofficial reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar's military plans to move Suu Kyi to house arrest, according to unofficial reports

The Independent  

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Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi in ‘good health’, met Thai FM
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi in ‘good health’, met Thai FM

Al Jazeera  

ASEAN reiterates need for unified response to resolve crisis and end violence amid Thai attempts to ‘re-engage’ with generals. Myanmar has said Aung San Suu Kyi, the elected leader who was arrested by the military when it seized power in February 2021 and subjected to a series of secret trials, is in “good health”. In a brief statement published in …

Thailand Foreign Minister Pramudwinai Meets Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
1 year, 8 months ago

Thailand Foreign Minister Pramudwinai Meets Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi

News 18  

Thailand’s foreign minister said Wednesday he met with ousted Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi last week and she was in good health in her first known meeting with a foreign envoy since she was detained following a 2021 coup. “There was a meeting, she was in good health and it was a good meeting,” Don Pramudwinai told reporters …

Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and says she wants to join talks on crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and says she wants to join talks on crisis

The Independent  

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Myanmar's Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar's Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court heard final arguments on Wednesday in appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her convictions in two cases in which she was charged with election fraud and breaching the Official Secrets Act, a legal official said. The legal official said the lawyers also filed appeal arguments on behalf of former President Win Myint …

Myanmar's Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar's Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said Saturday. Two legal officials familiar with the cases filed against her said the Supreme Court planned to hear Suu Kyi’s appeals …

Myanmar Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Jailed Former Leader Suu Kyi
1 year, 11 months ago

Myanmar Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Jailed Former Leader Suu Kyi

News 18  

The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar will hear an appeal by deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions for corruption and violating election and state secrets laws, according to a source familiar with the matter. Suu Kyi’s former ruling National League for Democracy party won re-election in a landslide in November 2020 but the army arrested her three …

Myanmar Supreme Court agrees to hear some Suu Kyi appeals
1 year, 11 months ago

Myanmar Supreme Court agrees to hear some Suu Kyi appeals

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear appeals of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s convictions and requests for reduced sentences in several cases in which she was charged with corruption, election fraud and violating the official secrets act, a legal official said. A legal official familiar with Suu Kyi’s court cases said the Supreme Court has …

Myanmar military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi's political party for failing to re-register under new law
1 year, 11 months ago

Myanmar military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi's political party for failing to re-register under new law

Firstpost  

The Myanmar military gave two months to political parties to register under a strict new electoral law before fresh elections which they have promised to hold. However, the opponents have said that the elections will neither be free nor fair Naypyidaw, Myanmar: Myanmar’s military-controlled election commission said that the ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party will be dissolved for …

Australian government 'deeply concerned' after Myanmar military junta revokes Sean Turnell's prison amnesty
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian government 'deeply concerned' after Myanmar military junta revokes Sean Turnell's prison amnesty

ABC  

The Australian government says it is "deeply concerned" after the Myanmar military junta revoked Sean Turnell's prison pardon and summoned him to face court. Key points: The military junta annulled Sean Turnell's amnesty and summoned him to face court The economics professor was an advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi and spent 650 days in prison Activists are urging the …

Court in Myanmar again finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption
2 years, 2 months ago

Court in Myanmar again finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption Friday, sentencing her to seven years in prison in the last of a string of criminal cases against her, a legal official said. An August statement from the military government said that, “depending on the circumstances after the completion of the judiciary …

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years after final corruption trial
2 years, 2 months ago

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years after final corruption trial

ABC  

A court in military-ruled Myanmar has found the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to seven years in prison, in the last of a string of criminal cases against her, a legal official said. Key points: Aung San Suu Kyi's other convictions had left her with a total sentence of 26 years The …

Court in Myanmar again finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption, adds jail time
2 years, 2 months ago

Court in Myanmar again finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption, adds jail time

India Today  

A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption, sentencing her to seven years in prison in the last of a string of criminal cases against her, a legal official said. Allowing access to Suu Kyi has been a major demand of the many international critics of Myanmar’s military rulers, who …

Myanmar court finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty, adds 7 years in jail
2 years, 2 months ago

Myanmar court finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty, adds 7 years in jail

Al Jazeera  

Following a series of politically motivated prosecutions, Aung San Suu Kyi now must serve a total of 33 years in jail. A court in military-ruled Myanmar has found the country’s toppled leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption charges, sentencing her to seven years in prison in the last of a string of criminal cases in an 18-month-long trial …

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Military says it is releasing and deporting four foreigners as part of a prisoner amnesty to mark Myanmar’s National Victory Day. Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported on Thursday that Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman and American Kyaw Htay Oo were among 5,774 prisoners who were being released. The British embassy in Yangon said Bowman had not yet …

Friends of Australian Sean Turnell concerned after fatal bomb blast at Myanmar prison where he is being held
2 years, 5 months ago

Friends of Australian Sean Turnell concerned after fatal bomb blast at Myanmar prison where he is being held

ABC  

Friends of Australian economist Sean Turnell have expressed concerns after a bomb attack at the Myanmar prison where he is being held. Key points: Eight people were killed after a bomb blast and subsequent gunfire at Insein prison entrance Sean Turnell was transferred there, according to reports, after being sentenced to three years in prison The Australian government is not …

Myanmar court says Aung San Suu Kyi's last corruption trial to go on
2 years, 5 months ago

Myanmar court says Aung San Suu Kyi's last corruption trial to go on

The Hindu  

A court in military-ruled Myanmar ruled on October 18 that the last trial for corruption of the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi will go ahead after finding that state prosecutors submitted enough evidence to sustain her indictment. Explained | The legal battles of Aung San Suu Kyi since the 2021 coup in Myanmar Rights groups and supporters of …

Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi’s prison term to 26 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi’s prison term to 26 years

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on two more corruption charges Wednesday, with two three-year sentences to be served concurrently, adding to previous convictions that now leave her with a 26-year total prison term, a legal official said. Suu Kyi had already been sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment after being …

Graft convictions extend Aung San Suu Kyi's prison term to 26 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Graft convictions extend Aung San Suu Kyi's prison term to 26 years

The Hindu  

A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on two more corruption charges on October 12 with two three-year sentences, to be served concurrently, added to previous convictions that now leave her with a 26-year total prison term. Suu Kyi was detained on February 1, 2021, when the military seized power from her elected …

Military-ruled Myanmar hands Aung San Suu Kyi more prison time
2 years, 5 months ago

Military-ruled Myanmar hands Aung San Suu Kyi more prison time

Al Jazeera  

The Nobel laureate has now been sentenced to 26 years in prison in total and still has several criminal cases outstanding. Myanmar’s Nobel laureate and deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to a further three years in prison by a court in the military-ruled nation, bringing her combined jail term to 26 years. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng, …

Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi's prison term to 26 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi's prison term to 26 years

India TV News  

Highlights Suu Kyi was detained on February 1, 2021, when the military seized power from her elected govt She denied the allegations against her in this case She was accused of receiving USD 550,000 from Maung Weik, a tycoon convicted of drug trafficking A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on two more …

Will Sean Turnell's jail term in Myanmar force Australia into action on a country at war with its own people?
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Sean Turnell's jail term in Myanmar force Australia into action on a country at war with its own people?

ABC  

Children caught in the conflict. Australian economist Sean Turnell has been sentenced to three years in a Myanmar jail for violating the country's official state secrets act. The People's Defence Force has emerged as the main armed wing of the National Unity Government, using force to support the goal of ending military rule. "The Australian Government has consistently rejected the …

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