American jailed for allegedly plotting to incite unrest to stand trial in junta-ruled MyanmarOctober 14th, 2009 American to stand trial in Myanmar for fraud
YANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar-born American jailed for allegedly plotting to incite unrest in the military-ruled country was brought before a court Wednesday on charges that carry a sentence of up to 14 years, his lawyer said. Kyaw Zaw Lwin was charged with fraud and forgery but not with inciting unrest, of which he was earlier accused, said his lawyer, Nyan Win.
Myanmar-born American on trial for allegedly planning to incite unrestOctober 14th, 2009 American tried in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar-born American jailed for allegedly planning to incite unrest in the military-ruled country was brought before a court Wednesday to face charges, his lawyer said. Nyi Nyi Aung was charged with fraud and forgery but no charges of inciting unrest, of which he was earlier accused, were leveled, said his lawyer, Nyan Win.
Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed to meet Western diplomatsOctober 8th, 2009 Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi meets diplomatsYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's junta leader allowed detained Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi a rare meeting with Western diplomats Friday to discuss sanctions imposed against the military-ruled country. The Nobel Prize winner, who remains under house arrest, was driven to a government guesthouse to meet with diplomats of the United States, Great Britain and Australia, according to the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.
American on trial with Myanmar's Suu Kyi hospitalized after seizures; verdict due next weekAugust 4th, 2009 American on trial with Suu Kyi hospitalizedYANGON, Myanmar — An American on trial for secretly entering the house of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hospitalized after suffering seizures, hospital sources said Tuesday. John Yettaw, 53, was admitted to Yangon's main general hospital Monday and that his condition was improving, said the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals in the military-run nation.
Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her trial is a test of Myanmar's justice systemAugust 4th, 2009 Suu Kyi says her trial tests Myanmar legal systemYANGON, Myanmar — Hospital sources say an American on trial for secretly entering the house of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hospitalized after suffering seizures. The sources say 53-year-old John Yettaw was admitted to Yangon's main general hospital Monday and that his condition was improving.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is bracing for the worst ahead of verdict in high-profile trialJuly 30th, 2009 Myanmar's Suu Kyi braces for worst ahead of rulingYANGON, Myanmar — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is bracing for Friday's ruling in Myanmar on whether she violated the terms of her house arrest by harboring an American, a decision that could send the frail icon of democracy to prison for up to five years. The 64-year-old opposition leader was described by her lawyer Nyan Win as "physically and mentally fine, and very alert" Thursday.
Lawyer: Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi likely to wrap up with defense giving final statementJuly 28th, 2009 Aung San Suu Kyi trial enters final day in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — The trial of Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was expected to conclude Tuesday with the defense given the final statement in a trial that has drawn international condemnation, her lawyer said. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate stands accused of violating terms of her house arrest by feeding and providing shelter to an American intruder — John William Yettaw — who swam to her lakeside home uninvited and stayed for two days.
Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi named Amnesty 'Ambassador of Conscience'July 27th, 2009 Myanmar democracy leader wins top Amnesty honorDUBLIN — Myanmar's long-detained democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is receiving Amnesty International's highest honor, U2's Bono publicly announced Monday before 80,000 cheering fans. The human rights watchdog earlier said it hoped the Ambassador of Conscience Award would help protect her as she faces a potential prison sentence.
Trial of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi resumes for closing argumentsJuly 24th, 2009 Trial of Aung San Suu Kyi resumes in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar official says the trial of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has resumed. The widely criticized proceedings started up again Friday with defense lawyers and prosecutors expected to present final arguments.
Myanmar authorities detain dozens of opposition party members on Martyr's DayJuly 19th, 2009 Myanmar detains dozens of opposition membersYANGON, Myanmar — Authorities in military-run Myanmar detained dozens of opposition party members Sunday as they returned from ceremonies marking the death of the father of jailed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, witnesses said. The arrests came after riot police set up barricades around the Martyr's Mausoleum where the official ceremony took place to commemorate the death of Gen.
Security tight in Myanmar as death of jailed Aung San Suu Kyi's father commemoratedJuly 19th, 2009 Security tight in Myanmar on Martyr's DayYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's military rulers tightened security in downtown Yangon on Sunday as officials gathered to commemorate the death 62 years ago of the father of jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar independence hero Gen.
Myanmar's ethnic groups demand UN probe into Karen exodusJune 10th, 2009 BANGKOK - A coalition of Myanmar's ethnic groups Wednesday called on the United Nations Security Council to investigate attacks on ethnic Karen villages in eastern Myanmar that have forced more than 3,000 refugees into Thailand. Since June 6, some 3,295 Karen refugees have fled from Ler Per Her camp in eastern Myanmar to Thailand, escaping attacks on the camp by the Myanmar military and their allies the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), according to border sources.
Britain expresses solidarity with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi, calls for her releaseMay 31st, 2009 Britain renews call to Myanmar to release Suu KyiSINGAPORE — Britain renewed its call for Myanmar's military junta to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying Sunday that people around the world support her and her followers' struggle for democracy. Britain's Minister for International Defense and Security Ann Taylor used a high-profile regional meeting to show solidarity with Suu Kyi, whose trial for allegedly violating the terms of her house arrest has drawn international outrage.
Key events in the life of detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu KyiMay 14th, 2009 Key events in life of Myanmar's Aung San Suu KyiDespite being the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, Gen. Aung San, who was assassinated when she was 2 years old, Aung San Suu Kyi fell into politics almost by accident:
— Born in Yangon, formerly Rangoon, on June 19, 1945.
Myanmar pro-democracy party awaits election law before deciding about standing in 2010 pollsApril 28th, 2009 Myanmar opposition to decide later about 2010 pollYANGON, Myanmar — Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party said Tuesday they will wait to see whether laws governing next year's elections conform with democratic standards before deciding if they will contest the polls. Aung Shwe, chairman of the National League for Democracy, said the party has already called for Myanmar's restrictive constitution to be reviewed.
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