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Myanmar ‘Convicts’ Opposition Leader
In a ruling only slightly less surprising that a Daley win in Chicago the government of Myanmar has ‘convicted’ democracy advocate and opposition leader Suu Kyi of violating security laws.
Needless to say this is not going to improve the junta and it’s standing in the world. Although it has been ruled (both as Burma and Myanmar) by a military junta since 1962 the regime has grown increasingly brutal over the past few years.
As with many regimes around the world, the people suffer while the brutal dictatorship persists.
2 Responses to “Myanmar ‘Convicts’ Opposition Leader”
Yes. NPR just reported that she was given a prison sentence that was reduced at the last minute, She then was told that she could spend the conviction at home for two.
There's nothing one can do to Myanmar itself as punishment, short of an invasion. The only thing that's really possible is to highlight how bad they are to such a degree that China, their main supporter, starts to pressure them.