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world1 day ago

Detained but Dominant: Suu Kyi's Persistent Shadow Over Myanmar

From a Nay Pyi Taw prison, Aung San Suu Kyi has spent about 20 years in detention—five of them since the 2021 coup—while health and conditions remain unknown and contact with lawyers scarce. Yet she remains Myanmar's defining political symbol, fueling calls for her release and highlighting the country’s deepening civil conflict as the military tightens its grip. The piece contrasts past reform-era hopes with the current stalemate created by the 2008 constitution and the ejected path to democracy, noting that even if released, her influence is uncertain due to age and health.

via BBC|
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world19 days ago

Myanmar holds controversial elections amid ongoing civil conflict and military dominance

Myanmar's elections have begun under military control amid widespread violence, with key opposition figures banned and large areas excluded due to ongoing conflict. The vote is widely condemned as illegitimate, with international observers present but the military claiming public support. Violence and repression continue, with arrests and attacks reported, and the UN warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

via The Guardian|
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world5 months ago

Myanmar Ends State of Emergency Ahead of Elections

Myanmar's military government lifted a four-year state of emergency to hold elections in December, but the move is seen as a strategic attempt to legitimize their rule, with opposition groups boycotting and the military maintaining control. The government aims to transition towards a multiparty democracy, though skepticism remains about the true intent behind the election.

via The New York Times|
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world-news1 year ago

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest in Myanmar Amid Heatwave

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former leader, has been moved from prison to house arrest due to a heat wave, with over 3,000 prisoners granted amnesty for the traditional New Year holiday. The military government cited health concerns due to the severe heat as the reason for the move, which has not been publicly announced in Myanmar. Suu Kyi, 78, and Win Myint, the former president, were among the elderly and infirm prisoners moved. The conflict in Myanmar began after the army ousted the elected government in 2021, leading to nonviolent protests and the imprisonment of Suu Kyi.

via The Associated Press|
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world-news1 year ago

Aung San Suu Kyi Placed Under House Arrest in Myanmar Amid Heatwave

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to extreme heat, according to the military government. The 78-year-old Nobel laureate has been detained since the 2021 coup and faces multiple charges, which she denies. World leaders and activists continue to call for her release, with the NUG shadow government demanding her unconditional freedom and emphasizing the need for her health and security to be prioritized.

via NBC News|
#aung-san-suu-kyi#house-arrest#human-rights
world-news1 year ago

"Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Home Auction Fails to Attract Bidders"

No bidders appeared at an auction in Myanmar for the sale of Aung San Suu Kyi's family home, with a starting price of around $90 million, following a years-long legal dispute between Suu Kyi and her estranged brother. The property, located on Yangon's Inye Lake, was put up for auction at the request of the Supreme Court. Suu Kyi, currently serving a 27-year detention, had lived in the colonial-style villa for over three decades, and her brother had sued for a share of the property.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#auction#aung-san-suu-kyi#legal-battle
world-news2 years ago

Concerns Mount Over Aung San Suu Kyi's Health and Medical Care Amid Myanmar's Crisis

Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, expressed extreme concern about his mother's health as she struggles to eat and is denied permission to see an outside doctor. The Nobel laureate, who has been detained for over two years, is experiencing dizziness, vomiting, and a serious gum disease. Suu Kyi is facing 27 years of detention related to 14 criminal offenses, which she denies. Aris has had no contact with his mother since her most recent detention, and the military has not responded to his requests. The international community is urged to continue pressuring the military, including through tougher sanctions.

via NBC News|
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human-rights2 years ago

Aung San Suu Kyi's Health Crisis: Imprisoned and Denied Care

Aung San Suu Kyi's life may be at risk due to serious gum disease and other health problems, according to her son Kim Aris. She has been unable to eat and has experienced vomiting and dizziness while being denied access to medical care. Aris expressed concern for her well-being, especially considering the brutal treatment of political prisoners in Myanmar. He has been unable to contact her since her detention in February 2021, and previous periods of detention allowed for communication and visits. Aris dismissed reports of her being moved to house arrest and called for her release or urgent medical treatment.

via The Guardian|
#aung-san-suu-kyi#health-problems#human-rights
politics2 years ago

Myanmar's military-led government reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentences

Myanmar's military-led government has reduced the prison sentences of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint as part of a clemency granted to over 7,000 prisoners. Suu Kyi still has to serve a total of 27 years out of the 33 she was originally imprisoned for. The reduction in sentences comes in connection with a religious holiday in the country. Suu Kyi's supporters and rights groups argue that the charges against her were politically motivated to discredit her and legitimize the military takeover. The clemency was announced after the military extended the state of emergency it imposed when it seized power from Suu Kyi's elected government. The United Nations has called on Myanmar to return to democratic rule.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Partial Pardon for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar

Myanmar's military junta has pardoned Aung San Suu Kyi on five charges, reducing her lengthy sentences but leaving her still facing decades in detention. The charges include defamation, natural disaster laws, export and import laws, and the country's telecommunication law. Suu Kyi's jail sentence has been reduced by six years, but it remains unclear how many years she will serve. The 78-year-old former leader of Myanmar still faces sentences for 14 other offenses and continues to deny all charges, which rights groups and international observers believe are politically motivated. The announcement comes ahead of Suu Kyi's appeals against multiple convictions, which are set to be heard by Myanmar's Supreme Court in the next two weeks.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Partial Pardon Granted to Myanmar's Democracy Champion Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's ruling military has granted a partial pardon to former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reducing her 33-year jail term by six years. However, she will remain under house arrest. The military also reduced the jail term of former president Win Myint by four years. The pardons were part of a larger amnesty that saw over 7,000 prisoners freed across the country. Suu Kyi, who was detained during the coup earlier this year, denies all charges against her. Critics view the pardons as a cosmetic move by the military to alleviate international pressure.

via Reuters|
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international-relations2 years ago

Thai Foreign Minister Holds Meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi

Thailand's Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai, revealed that he had a private meeting with Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, making him the first foreign official to gain access to her since her imprisonment by the military two years ago. Suu Kyi, who faces multiple convictions and a potential 33-year prison sentence, expressed support for dialogue to resolve Myanmar's ongoing political and social crisis. The meeting aligns with ASEAN's plan to achieve peace in Myanmar, but the shadow National Unity Government insists on the release of all political prisoners before engaging in talks with the junta.

via Reuters|
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