Philippines condems jail sentence for Suu KyiMyanmar's Suu Kyi hit with new convictions, jail term In this file photo taken on July 17, 2019, Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi attends the opening ceremony of the Yangon Innovation Centre in YangonMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines condemned the sentencing to four years in prison of Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, saying the military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy. Suu Kyi is indispensable in a democratic restoration that will pose no threat of anarchy, dissolution, and civil conflict,” he said. The court in Myanmar sentenced Suu Kyi to four years in prison last Monday, the second round of verdicts against the Nobel Peace Prize winner. Suu Kyi, 76, was found guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions. Suu Kyi was Myanmar’s state counselor and de facto leader of the country before she was ousted and detained by the military in a coup 11 months ago.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2022 16:58 UTC