Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on trial; critics say charges bogus

Human Rights Watch charged that the allegations being heard in a special court are “bogus and politically motivated” with the intention of nullifying the victory and preventing Suu Kyi from running for office again.

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to go on trial on Monday on charges that many observers have criticised as attempt by the military junta that deposed her to delegitimise her democratic election and cripple her political future. Suu Kyi’s prosecution poses the greatest challenge for the 75-year-old and her National League for Democracy party since February’s military coup, which prevented them from taking office for a second five-year term following last year’s landslide election victory. Human Rights Watch charged that the allegations being heard in a special court in the capital, Naypyitaw, are “bogus and politically motivated” with the intention of nullifying the victory and preventing Suu Kyi from running for office again.