Aung San Suu Kyi's Torture Case, Virtual Court Hearing on 16-17

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's State Counsellor, who is detained on charges of possessing illegally imported small radios (walkie-talkies), will undergo a virtual court hearing on the 16th and 17th.

According to AFP and other sources on the 15th, Suu Kyi's lawyer, Kin Maung Cho, stated after meeting with the judge at the Naypyidaw court, "Suu Kyi and President Win Myint will have virtual court hearings over two days, on the 16th and 17th."

The lawyer added, "The detention period for both has been extended for two days from today until the 17th," and "I am also expected to represent Win Tein, a central executive committee member of the National League for Democracy (NLD)."

After the Myanmar military staged a coup on the 1st of this month, Suu Kyi was indicted on the 3rd for possessing and using walkie-talkies without permission, violating export-import laws. The walkie-talkies are known to have been used by Suu Kyi's security personnel.

The charge of "illegal possession of walkie-talkies" is criticized as a tactic by the military regime to tighten the noose around Suu Kyi. If convicted, she could face up to three years in prison.

Since the coup, rumors have circulated locally that the military government may additionally indict Suu Kyi on charges of treason. The sentence for treason is a minimum of 20 years.

President Win Myint was indicted last year for violating COVID-19 quarantine rules during the general election campaign, and Win Tein, a central executive committee member considered Suu Kyi's "right-hand man," was charged with defamation.

In addition, it is reported that more than 400 of Suu Kyi's political supporters and protesters have been arrested.

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