The closed-door trial began in secret, with the two defendants appearing by video. By the time he rushed to the court on Tuesday afternoon, it was all over, in less than an hour. The trial of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s civilian leader who was ousted in a military coup two weeks ago, and U Win Myint, the deposed president, began on Tuesday. Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi was accused of violating import restrictions after walkie-talkies and other foreign equipment were found in her villa compound. Win Myint has been charged with breaching the natural disaster restrictions.

Source: New York Times February 16, 2021 11:46 UTC