Myanmar rulers claim they gave Aung San Suu Kyi $500,000 cash

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces new corruption charges from the country’s ruling generals after a businessman claimed on military TV that he had given her $550,000 in shady donations.  Suu Kyi’s lawyer says the claim is ‘groundless’ but it adds to a growing list of charges against the pro-democracy leader as the … Read more

Myanmar military accuses Aung Suu Kyi of taking £430,000 bribes as another seven people are killed

The military junta in Myanmar today accused ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of taking cash and gold bribes worth nearly a million pounds as deadly clashes continued on the streets. Another seven protesters were shot dead prompting widespread international condemnation at the crackdown which has seen more than 60 killed and 2,000 arrested – with … Read more

Myanmar military accuses Aung Suu Kyi of taking £430,000 bribes as another seven people are killed

The military junta in Myanmar today accused ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of taking cash and gold bribes worth nearly a million pounds as deadly clashes continued on the streets. Another seven protesters were shot dead prompting widespread international condemnation at the crackdown which has seen more than 60 killed and 2,000 arrested – with … Read more

Aung San Suu Kyi is seen for the first time since Myanmar coup

Aung San Suu Kyi was seen for the first time since last month’s coup in Myanmar today as she faced court amid an escalating military crackdown in the country.   The deposed pro-democracy leader, who was arrested during the generals’ February 1 takeover, appeared in court by video-link on Monday facing a series of charges including … Read more

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ‘missing’ after being moved to an undisclosed location

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is said to be ‘missing’ after a military junta moved her from house arrest to an undisclosed location as violent protests continue. Suu Kyi, 75, had been detained under house arrest in the capital Naypyitaw since the coup on February 1 but has since been moved, the Myanmar … Read more

Australian man who advised Aung San Suu Kyi hangs up during radio interview as police storm his room

An Australian academic being detained in Myanmar was forced to hang up from a live radio interview as authorities entered his room after the government was overthrown in a military coup. Sean Turnell, an economic adviser to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, said he could not leave his hotel after Myanmar army generals seized … Read more

Aung San Suu Kyi is ‘feeling well’ and taking walks in the grounds of her home

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is reportedly ‘feeling well’ after she was arrested in dawn raids along with other MPs as the country’s military staged a coup against the government.   Suu Kyi and President Win Myint were arrested early Monday, just hours before their newly-elected government was due to be sworn in, as … Read more

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained in a military coup

Myanmar’s military has detained the country’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the president in a coup. The pair were arrested early Monday, just hours before the new government which was elected in a vote held last year was due to be sworn in.  Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy had humiliated the military-backed … Read more

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained amid reports a military coup is underway 

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi is detained amid reports a military coup is underway  By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline Published: 23:01 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 23:01 GMT, 31 January 2021 Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained amid reports a coup is underway in the country.  Share or comment on … Read more