Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi detained until mid February
(VOVWORLD) - Myanmar’s National League for Democracy spokesperson Kyi Toe said Wednesday that President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Suu Kyi will be detained until February 15.
 Myanmar citizens in Japan protest Myanmar's military coup outside the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on February 3, 2021 (Photo: Reuters) |
According to the police, President U Win Myint is accused of addressing a campaign rally, which violates campaign guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions under section 25 of the Natural Disaster Management Law. The police accused Ms. Suu Kyi of possessing illegally imported communications equipment, specifically, walkie-talkies, which are restricted gadgets in Myanmar.