US EditionMyanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases
- The Supreme Court in Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been detained since the military coup in 2021 and faces 27 years in prison.
- Suu Kyi is appealing dozens of convictions that range from treason and bribery to violations of the telecommunications law, while maintaining her innocence as the Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Amid the ongoing turmoil in Myanmar, many governments have called for the release of Suu Kyi and other political prisoners, but the military junta has shown disregard for these pleas.
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Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Aung San Suu Kyi appeals
The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to media reports. Suu Kyi, in detention since the military toppled her government in a 2021 coup,
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals
Myanmar's Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Aung San Suu Kyi against six corruption convictions, leaving her facing 27 years in prison. Suu Kyi denies wrongdoing and many governments have called for her release. The court recently rejected five other appeals and the junta granted a partial pardon, which critics say is meaningless.
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi six corruption conviction appeals
NAYPYITAW, Oct 8 — The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to media reports. Suu Kyi, in detention since the military toppled her government in a 2021 coup, faces 27 years in prison. She is appealing dozens of convictions for crimes ranging from treason and bribery to violations of the telecommunications law. The Nobel Peace Prize…
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeals
The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to media reports. Suu Kyi, in detention since the military toppled her government in a 2021 coup, faces 27 years in prison. She is appealing dozens of convictions for crimes ranging from treason and bribery to violations of the telecommunications law. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has den…
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