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.
Suu Kyi now faces the prospect of spending 27 years behind bars, as she continues to appeal numerous convictions spanning a range of offenses, including treason, bribery, and violations of telecommunications regulations.
Since the coup and the subsequent crackdown on dissent by the military junta, Myanmar has been embroiled in a state of turmoil, with thousands of individuals detained or losing their lives. Numerous governments around the world have called for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, along with thousands of other political detainees in this Southeast Asian nation.
In August, the court had already rejected five of Suu Kyi's appeals, which pertained to charges related to the illegal importation and possession of walkie-talkies, sedition, and violations of COVID-19 restrictions.
Recently, the junta granted Suu Kyi a partial pardon, reducing her prison sentence by six years. However, this gesture has been met with skepticism and criticism, with even her own son expressing the view that it holds little significance.
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