Deposed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi appears in court in person
Suu Kyi, who has been detained since the coup in February, appears for the first time in person to meet her legal team
24 May 2021 - 16:21
Myanmar’s deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in person at a court hearing on Monday for the first time since her government was overthrown by the military nearly four months ago, her lawyers said.
Suu Kyi looked in good health during a 30-minute meeting with her legal team, but said she had no access to newspapers during detention and was only partially aware of what was happening outside, her legal team head, Khin Maung Zaw, said. ..
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