Aung San Suu Kyi will appear soon, says Myanmar's military leader

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NAYPYIDAW, 23 May 2021, (TON): Myanmar’s military leader General Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview to a Hong Kong-based Chinese language broadcaster Phoenix Television said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court.
Suu Kyi had received the Nobel Peace Prize for standing up to previous military rulers in the country. Since the coup began over 4,000 people have been detained. Suu Kyi faces multiple charges including illegal possession of walkie-talkies to violating a law pertaining to state secrets.
General Min Aung Hlaing confirmed, "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,"
The 75-year-old Suu Kyi is highly revered across the country which is home 53 million people. Suu Kyi had brought democratic reforms to the country.

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