The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called on Myanmar's military government not to keep Nobel Peace Prize-winning pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in prison. The alliance's special envoy for Myanmar and Cambodia's foreign minister, Pre Sokhan, made the call on Monday. News Reuters
A Cambodian foreign ministry spokesman said their foreign minister, Pre-Sokhan, would begin his second visit to Myanmar from next Wednesday. The visit will be part of the junta's commitment to peace with the 10-member ASEAN.
Suu Kyi was arrested after a military coup last year. He was tried for at least 20 crimes. Suu Kyi has denied all allegations against her. The 7-year-old leader has been detained in an unknown place.
In a letter to the junta in Myanmar, Pre-Sokhan requested Suu Kyi's mercy. He wrote, ‘Aung San Suu Kyi has played an important role in restoring the country to normalcy and establishing national unity through a peaceful political solution. And it is appreciated by many in Myanmar and internationally. '
He further wrote in the letter that a successful peace process is not possible without one side. No matter how complicated, a peaceful political solution to the conflict is essential. Everyone involved in this process should be given the opportunity to speak from their own political field.
Earlier, Sokhan visited Myanmar in March. Rights activists described his visit as a failure. They allege that Sokhan spoke in favor of the junta and avoided the opposition. Sokhan said he understood the point of criticism.Myanmar's military government has ordered the transfer of all legal proceedings against pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from a courtroom to a prison. The army government gave this instruction without any explanation. A source close to Suu Kyi's case said on Wednesday. News: Reuters.
There are at least 20 criminal cases against Nobel laureate Suu Kyi. The 7-year-old leader was ousted early last year. Multiple allegations of corruption have been brought against him.
Suu Kyi has been detained at an undisclosed location in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, by army chief Min Aung Hlaing. Suu Kyi has already been convicted of incitement and several minor offenses. However, he has denied all allegations.
The source said on condition of anonymity that the hearing of the cases would be shifted to a new special court at Napidore Prison as it was a sensitive issue. The source added, "The judge announced that a new building has been prepared for the court."
Reuters reported that it was not possible to immediately contact the ruling military council for comment.
The Suu Kyi Marathon trial has been held in closed court for so long. Only limited information is given in the state media. Suu Kyi's lawyer is also barred from speaking out. In addition, he can only talk to Suu Kyi during court proceedings.In a statement on Thursday, Zhao Minh Tun, a spokesman for Myanmar's ruling junta government, confirmed Suu Kyi's imprisonment. He has been kept in jail since Wednesday, the official said.
Suu Kyi, 6, was ousted early last year. There are at least 20 criminal cases against him. If convicted, Suu Kyi could face up to 150 years in prison.
Suu Kyi has been under house arrest in Napido since she was ousted. However, the location of the house was never disclosed. There were several housekeepers and her pet dog with Suu Kyi.
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