The 78-year-old Nobel laureate was jailed for 33 years after the Myanmar military staged a coup in 2021. The clemency means her jail time will be reduced.
Australians should know why their government has given support to Myanmar’s murderous military,and to what effect.
Tom Andrews,the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar,says there is no doubt where most arms and fighter aircraft used to hound opponents are coming from.
A junta spokesman admitted the military attacked a ceremony held by its armed opponents and said if civilians died it was because they were helping “the terrorists”.
The major Catholic service at St Patrick’s Cathedral drew large crowds,but many Christians worshipped in smaller churches and congregations in the outer suburbs.
Junta marks coup anniversary by breaking another rule to extend state of emergency and keep democracy at bay. Protesters stayed away.
Photojournalist Steve Tickner managed to get out of military-ruled Myanmar after being pursued by security forces and suffering a major health emergency.
At least 44 governments imposed internet blackouts in the past five years,according to internet services company Surfshark.
In a court session held behind closed doors,Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of offences relating to her lease and use of a helicopter.
In its first ever-resolution on the South-east Asian nation,the council also urged the release of all “arbitrarily detained” prisoners including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The prime minister said he had spoken to the economist and found him in “amazingly good spirits” after 650 days of imprisonment.