NAYPYITAW, 22 May, 2021, (TON): Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since overthrowing Aung San Suu Kyi in February 1 coup, said deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear in court in a few days.  

“Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health. She is at her home and healthy. She is going to face trial at the court in a few days,” Min Aung Hlaing said by video link with the Hong Kong-based Chinese language broadcaster.  

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party first came to power after a landslide 2015 election victory, and won an even greater majority in last November's general election. It was set to start a second term in February when the military seized power in a coup, arresting her and dozens of top government officials and party members.  

The army seized power alleging fraud in a November election won by Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy. The then electoral commission had rejected its accusations. 

Suu Kyi’s next court appearance is due on Monday in the capital Naypyidaw. So far, she has appeared only by video link and as yet to be allowed to speak directly to her lawyers.