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Graft Convictions Extend Aung San Suu Kyi’s Prison Term to 26 Years
October 12, 2022

Graft Convictions Extend Aung San Suu Kyi’s Prison Term to 26 Years

By Grant Peck
New convictions extend the NLD leader's prison term, an effort critics of the military government say is designed to keep her from contesting elections planned for 2023.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Testifies in Election Fraud Trial
July 15, 2022

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Testifies in Election Fraud Trial

By Kiko Rosario
A conviction could lead to her party being dissolved and unable to participate in a new election the military has promised will take place in 2023.
Aung San Suu Kyi Hit With 5 New Corruption Charges
January 17, 2022

Aung San Suu Kyi Hit With 5 New Corruption Charges

By Sebastian Strangio
The 76-year-old leader now faces a barrage of more than 15 criminal charges, designed to consign her to an early – and forced – retirement.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to 4 More Years in Prison
January 10, 2022

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to 4 More Years in Prison

By Associated Press
The military junta has not allowed any outside party to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi since its seizure of power.

Myanmar Court Postpones Verdicts in 2nd Case Against Suu Kyi
December 28, 2021

Myanmar Court Postpones Verdicts in 2nd Case Against Suu Kyi

By Tassanee Vejpongsa
The charge of having improperly imported walkies-talkies was the first filed against Suu Kyi and served as the initial justification for her detention.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence Matters. We Cannot Forget Myanmar.
December 08, 2021

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence Matters. We Cannot Forget Myanmar.

By Michael Bailey
Aung San Suu Kyi inspired a generation of young people who are keeping the dream of freedom alive in Myanmar.

Myanmar Court Sentences Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 Years
December 06, 2021

Myanmar Court Sentences Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 Years

By Grant Peck
The sentences relate to just two of the more than 10 criminal charges facing the country's ousted leader.
Myanmar Army Truck Runs Down Protesters Ahead of Suu Kyi Verdict
December 06, 2021

Myanmar Army Truck Runs Down Protesters Ahead of Suu Kyi Verdict

By Sebastian Strangio
The attack was just the latest in a series of bloody attacks committed by the security forces against those protesting the military coup.

Myanmar Election Body Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Electoral Fraud
November 16, 2021

Myanmar Election Body Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Electoral Fraud

By Grant Peck
It could potentially result in the NLD being dissolved and unable to participate in a new election the military has promised in two years.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Set to Testify in Incitement Trial
October 06, 2021

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Set to Testify in Incitement Trial

By Sebastian Strangio
The military's persecution of the NLD leader could reinforce her symbolic power.

Myanmar Puts Aung San Suu Kyi on Trial on Charges Critics Call Bogus
June 15, 2021

Myanmar Puts Aung San Suu Kyi on Trial on Charges Critics Call Bogus

By Grant Peck
Aung San Suu Kyi's prosecution poses yet another major setback for Myanmar.
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