Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in a military coup, will be remanded in custody until February 17. On the morning of February 1, the military arrested several leaders, including Suu Kyi and the country's president, and declared a state of emergency for a year. Suu Kyi has been in remand ever since.
It was expected that his remand would be effective till February 14. However, new information came to light on Monday. In the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, Suu Kyi's lawyer, Khin Maung Zhao, told reporters that her remand had been extended until February 17. One of the NLD leader's lawyers said Judge Aung San Suu Kyi had spoken via video conference.
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), won a landslide victory in Myanmar's November 8 national election. The NLD won 346 seats, up from 322 needed for a majority in parliament.
They demanded fresh elections. However, the USDP has won 71 seats. The new parliament was scheduled to convene on February 1. Earlier in the day, the military declared a state of emergency in Myanmar for a year after arresting several top NLD leaders, including state councilor Aung San Suu Kyi and the country's president. After the military took power, ordinary people joined the movement to demand the transfer of power to a democratic government.
Authorities opposed the protest with all available police forces, special services and the army. " Army armored vehicles were seen patrolling major cities in Myanmar on Monday. Four army artillery shells were seen in front of the Sule Pagoda in Yangon.
This place is the center of the protesters. Also on Monday, some protesters began to gather here.
In addition, the internet connection has been almost disconnected since Sunday night.
