Aung San Suu Kyi, the former Myanmar state counsellor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced a lengthy prison sentence as a Burmese military court convicted her on Monday. Close observers of the legal process reported that she was sentenced to six additional years behind bars on corruption charges linked to actions during her time in public service.
Earlier, Suu Kyi had already received a three-year term after being found guilty of abusing her position. Local outlets noted that she was accused of renting land below market value and directing funds to build a house, with three of the remaining years set to be donated to charitable causes operated by a foundation she leads.
The former leader, who is 77 years old, was tried in a closed proceeding by a court under the control of the military regime in the capital Naypyidaw.
When added to the eleven-year sentence already on her record, the six years bring her total time in custody to seventeen years since the coup began on February 1, 2021, when General Min Aung Hlaing seized power.
Earlier developments included a five-year term in April for accepting bribes totaling $600,000 and 11.4 kilograms of gold from Phyo Min Thein, the former Yangon regional governor who testified against her in proceedings held in October.
In December, Suu Kyi received another prison sentence of four years in connection with violations of COVID-19 public health measures and illicit imports. Some of these penalties were later reduced, with a portion suspended due to the junta’s partial amnesty related to telecommunications equipment.
Beyond these verdicts, the former minister of state faces ongoing trials on alleged breaches of the Official Secrets Act, which could carry a maximum penalty of 14 years, as well as charges related to alleged electoral fraud stemming from the November 2020 elections.
Her legal team has argued that the charges are politically motivated, with representatives restricted from speaking to the media as the military regime seeks to silence dissent.
The coup, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, unleashed a cycle of violence and deepening political, social, and economic crises. The conflict has seen the emergence of new civilian militias and a resumption of long-standing guerrilla warfare, contributing to widespread instability across the country.
Data compiled by a Burmese non-governmental organization shows that at least 2,189 people have died amid harsh crackdowns by police and security forces, including instances where peaceful protesters were shot. The figures reflect a grim toll under the ongoing repression and unrest documented by the Political Prisoners Aid Association.
News reports from local organizations emphasize that the trajectory of Myanmar’s political crisis remains highly volatile, with international observers calling for due process and respect for human rights even as the junta maintains its grip on power.
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