The Myanmar court heard the case of Aung San Suu Kyi's "sedition". Lawyer: She seems to have a strong resistance to pressure
[Global Times Special Correspondent Li Bingxin in Myanmar] A Myanmar military witness appeared in court on 15th to testify on Aung San Suu Kyi's suspicion of inciting rebellion and holding a campaign in ignorance of epidemic restrictions.
If convicted, Aung San Suu Kyi may face more than ten years in prison.
According to a Myanmar media report on the 15th, the military held a trial in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, accusing Aung San Suu Kyi and the overthrown President Win Myint of ignoring the situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and holding campaign activities in violation of epidemic prevention regulations during the election last year.
In addition, the Myanmar court also held another trial to try Aung San Suu Kyi, Win Min and other senior officials in inciting people to protest.
On the day of the hearing, the Burmese capital Naypyidaw strengthened its police force and did not allow reporters to go for interviews.
Agence France-Presse reported on the 15th that there was only one judge, two clerks, one witness, prosecution lawyer and defense lawyer at the trial scene that day.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyer said that she appeared to be "in good health" and was very resistant to stress. Sometimes she would laugh when she heard testimony against her.
On June 14, a court in Naypyidaw provided evidence on Aung San Suu Kyi’s alleged violation of Myanmar’s Natural Disaster Management Law and the Import and Export Law.
She was also accused of illegally receiving $600,000 in cash and about 11 kilograms of gold.
The trial on Monday lasted more than 5 hours.
Aung San Suu Kyi's defense lawyer team met with Aung San Suu Kyi for half an hour before the trial.
They stated that all the allegations are for political purposes and to prevent Aung San Suu Kyi from getting involved in politics.
The Myanmar court decided on June 7 that Aung San Suu Kyi's case will be tried on Monday and Tuesday respectively, with the trial completed within 180 days, and the verdict will be rendered before mid-August.