Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi detained on remand until Feb 17, says lawyer

FILE PHOTO: Protest against the military coup in Yangon
Demonstrators hold up signs during a protest against the military coup, demanding the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 13, 2021. (Photo: Reuters)

YANGON: Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be remanded in detention until Wednesday (Feb 17) for a court hearing and will not appear on Monday as initially expected, her lawyer told journalists in the capital Naypyitaw.

"We came here to submit our power of attorney letter and discussed with the district judge. According to him, the remand is until the 17 and not today," Khin Maung Zaw told reporters, adding that he was still trying to see her in line with the law.

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Demonstrators near the central bank in Yangon on Feb 15, 2021. (Photo: Naung Kham)

He said that the initial appearance would be by video conferencing.

When asked about the fairness of the proceedings, the lawyer said "Whether it is fair or not, you can decide yourself".

Source: Reuters/zl