Aung San Suu Kyi

• Myanmar’s jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi given partial clemency

  The clemency was announced after Myanmar's military extended the state of emergency it imposed when it seized power from Suu Kyi's elected government more than two years ago.

  World

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• How Myanmar has changed after 2 years under military control — and what lies ahead

  Two years after Myanmar's generals ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, thousands of people have died in civil conflict and the national economy has slowed.

  World

  Jan 31, 2023
  
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• Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi convicted on more corruption charges

  A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country's ousted leader on more corruption charges, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence.

  World

  Aug 15, 2022
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• Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives four years in prison

  The sentencing was the first in a series of cases in which the 76-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi is being prosecuted since the army seized power on Feb. 1.

  World

  Dec 6, 2021
• Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial will continue, judge rules

  The charge is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment.

  World

  Sep 21, 2021
• Myanmar rejects UN resolution that condemns military coup, urges arms embargo

  Myanmar described the resolution, which passed Friday and is not legally binding, as being "based on one-sided sweeping allegations and false assumptions."

  World

  Jun 19, 2021
• Myanmar junta to present case against deposed leader Suu Kyi starting next week

  Government prosecutors will have until June 28 to finish their arguments on five charges she faces, after which Suu Kyi's defense team will have until July 26 to present its case.

  World

  Jun 7, 2021
• Living in Myanmar during a military coup like a ‘dystopian world order,’ woman says

  Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has undergone three military coups since gaining its independence from the British Empire in 1948.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2021
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• Saskatoon Burmese community protest for democracy in Myanmar

  In February, Myanmar's military seized control. Ever since, Burmese-Canadians in Saskatoon have protested the move and are calling on the Canadian government to step in.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2021
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• Myanmar activists continue anti-coup protests after dozens killed in crackdown

  Police and soldiers opened fire with live rounds on Wednesday with little warning, witnesses said, a day after neighboring countries had called on the junta to show restraint.

  World

  Mar 3, 2021