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February 16, 2021 Former Burmese government chief
Aung San Suu Kyi
, deposed in the February 1 military coup, has been charged with a second charge.
As his lawyer said, in addition to the accusation of illegally importing walkie-talkies, the 75-year-old former leader is now accused of having "violated the law on the management of natural disasters", explained Khin Maung Zaw, as reported. the Agi.
The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, hidden from his arrest 15 days ago, is "in good health" and is under house arrest in Myanmar's administrative capital, Naypyidaw.
UN envoy
for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, warned the military junta that overthrew the government of "possible serious consequences" if a "heavy hand" is used against demonstrators demanding the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
This was reported by a United Nations spokesman.
Christine Schraner Burgener had a telephone conversation with Soe Win, deputy commander of the Burmese army, and called the blocking of the internet a violation of "fundamental democratic principles".
The restrictions on access to the network, added the UN envoy, are also damaging "key sectors, including banks".
The military who overthrew the government of Myanmar last February 1 did not ease the repressive grip despite the condemnations of the international community and the massive street demonstrations demanding the release of the leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Internet was almost completely blocked for the second consecutive night and the night arrests of dissidents continued, while the tanks continue to drive the streets of the country.