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Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison

The former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison for inciting dissent against the military and breaking coronavirus restrictions. It is now reported by State television in Myanmar that this has been reduced to two years. She faces other charges which could see her jailed for life. To remind us of Aung San Suu Kyi story, Anton was joined by Colm O’Gorman, Executive of Amnesty International...

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17.27 6 Dec 2021


Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison


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The former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison for inciting dissent against the military and breaking coronavirus restrictions.

It is now reported by State television in Myanmar that this has been reduced to two years. She faces other charges which could see her jailed for life.

To remind us of Aung San Suu Kyi story, Anton was joined by Colm O’Gorman, Executive of Amnesty International...

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