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Myanmar’s detained Aung Suu Kyi faces delays in detention as military enforce tougher order on protesters
Myanmar’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been remanded in custody for two more days, her lawyer has told media, as protesters begin gathering again to demand her release and an end to military rule.
Key points:
- Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across the country for 10 days
- The military is facing a strike by government workers, part of a civil disobedience movement
- They have been carrying out nightly arrests and appointed sweeping powers to detain people
Security forces in Myanmar deployed armoured vehicles in major cities two weeks after the military overthrew Ms Suu Kyi’s government and detained her on charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkie radios.
Her detention was due to expire on Monday (local time) but…
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