• About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Write for us
  • Contact
  • Terms of service
Sunday, May 29, 2022
The Millennial Source
TMS
Home WORLD

Myanmar’s ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 5 more years in jail

byJulianna Barcela
April 28, 2022
in WORLD
Aung San Suu Kyi

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi attends Invest Myanmar in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, January 28, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin

Myanmar’s ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in jail, according to a source with knowledge of the closed trial proceedings. She has already been handed a six-year term for previous convictions.

In this most recent case, Suu Kyi denied accusations made by former NLD chief minister for Yangon, Phyo Min Thein, who says that he bribed her with gold and US$600,000 for business favors.

Charges against her include breaking COVID regulations, importing and possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and going against the military, to name a few. There are a lot more cases against her to unpack, and the maximum sentencing for all of her remaining cases could add up to around 190 years total. 

Key comments:

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has said the allegations are “absurd,” denying all the charges leveled against her.

“We the government don’t interfere with the judiciary, so the court independently made this decision in accordance with the law,” said Major General Zaw Min Tun, lead spokesman for the State Administration Council.

“The days of Aung San Suu Kyi as a free woman are effectively over. Myanmar’s junta, and the country’s kangaroo courts are walking in lockstep to put Aung San Suu Kyi away for what could ultimately be the equivalent of a life sentence, given her advanced age,” said Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch. “Destroying popular democracy in Myanmar also means getting rid of Aung San Suu Kyi, and the junta is leaving nothing to chance.”

Like TMS? Subscribe to our free daily newsletter

. . .

Related

Tags: superpower relations
ShareTweetShare

Latest Posts

China proposal

China proposes economic and security agreement to 10 Pacific nations

May 27, 2022

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warns against excluding China from regional summits

May 27, 2022
Biden Asia

Several key takeaways from Biden’s trip to Asia

May 25, 2022

US would respond “militarily” if China tries to take Taiwan by force, says Biden

May 24, 2022

Sri Lanka’s new prime minister warns country is down to its last day of petrol

May 18, 2022

EU considers making Russian oligarchs pay to rebuild Ukraine

May 18, 2022

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden make moves to join NATO

May 16, 2022

The EU pushes toward phasing out Russian oil but faces opposition

May 10, 2022

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. set to win in Philippines election, beating current VP Leni Robredo

May 10, 2022

SUBSCRIBE TO THE TMS NEWSLETTER

By providing your email, you agree to our Privacy Policy

The Millennial Source Ltd. 2021

No Result
View All Result
  • Your daily briefing
  • About us
  • Explore
    • Startups
    • Climate change
    • Tech giants
    • Crypto
    • The future of work
    • Banking giants
    • Economy
  • Lifestyle
  • TMS archives
  • Write for us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy & Terms

© 2022 The Millennial Source Ltd.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

string(24) "jsonld single post debug"
The Millennial Source
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.