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Aung San Suu Kyi
The Myanmar military has told the BBC that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted by a military coup, has not been abused.
The 76-year-old has not been seen in public since the coup last February.
Danny Fenster, an American journalist who was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Myanmar for various reasons, has been released.
Shortly after his release, Myanmar’s military spokesman Maj. Gen. Sa Min Dun’s interview with the BBC gained prominence.
A military spokesman said in a statement that Aung San Suu Kyi was being held in custody.
Dozens of journalists and thousands of civilians have been detained following a military coup in Myanmar.
“Even though Aung San Suu Kyi is in custody, we have allowed her to live in a house with people,” he said. He said we try to give him everything he wants.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of violating the secret laws of colonial times. He is also facing charges of corruption and possession of walkie-talkies illegally.
Aung San Suu Kyi is facing another lawsuit, state media said on Tuesday. The military says his party did worse than expected from opinion polls, which saw them at gaining about 2020.
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Aung San Suu Kyi
When Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court, she was rarely heard. The United Nations has called for his release.
Speaking in a BBC interview, Maj. Gen. Sa Min Dunn said Myanmar authorities were about to release US journalist Danny Fenster. He said there was no response to journalist Danny’s release.
Just a few weeks ago, Danny was sentenced to 11 years in prison for various offenses, including violating immigration laws, inciting illegal recruitment, and inciting military resistance. But he was released on Monday, just days after being sentenced.
Despite being released from prison, Danny faces trial in treason and terrorism cases.
The Myanmar government said last month that 5,000 protesters fighting the coup would be released.
At least 7,291 people have been arrested so far, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
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