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‘ I applied to serve the European Union in Myanmar, because I sincerely believe Myanmar can achieve something extraordinary: the people of Myanmar made a democratic decision to escape decades of isolation and re-join the community of nations with dignity and self-confidence. Ambassador Schmidt will represent the European Union in Myanmar and serve as Head of the EU Delegation in Yangon during the next four years. Today, the new Ambassador of the European Union to Myanmar, Mr Kristian SCHMIDT, handed over his credentials to the President of the Union of Myanmar, U Htin Kyaw, at the presidential palace in Nay Pyi Taw. She is set to be tried soon for violating the Official Secrets Act, which carries a maximum term of 14 years.EU Ambassador Kristian Schmidt hands over his credentials to Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw at the presidential palace in Nay Pyi Taw on 17 October 2017, Photo: Myanmar President Office
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Suu Kyi also faces corruption charges in a separate trial recently begun, an offense that carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. The special court is also trying Suu Kyi for illegally importing walkie-talkies and unlicensed use of the radios, as well as failing to observe pandemic restrictions during last year's general election campaign. The government blames such groups for unrest and violence after security forces responded to peaceful protests with deadly force.ĭefense lawyers responded that the groups were formed after Win Myint had already been detained and that he didn't even have access to any information about them. Win Myint testified Tuesday that the accusations against him were groundless as he had been held incommunicado, so the alleged statements were made without his knowledge even though his name appeared on them.ĭuring cross-examination, the public prosecutor questioned Win Myint about what he knew about various organizations that have been formed since the takeover to resist military rule. In previous legal proceedings, the lawyers for Win Myint and Suu Kyi have said they could not be held responsible for the statements - criticizing the takeover and suggesting in broad terms that it be resisted - because they were in detention. The appointment of Myint Swe as acting president was made on the basis of Win Myint being arrested, an action that some legal scholars say was unlawful.Īt stake in the incitement case are statements posted on a Facebook page of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party, after she, Win Myint and other party leaders had already been detained. When Win Myint refused to step down, he was replaced by Vice President Myint Swe, an army ally, who declared a state of emergency, allowing the military to take power. The military has insisted its takeover was legal. Win Myint told the court that he responded he would rather die than consent to their proposition. He testified that he declined, saying his health was good, and the officers then warned that his refusal would cause him trouble. 1, two senior army officers entered his room and solicited his resignation as president on the grounds of ill health. Win Myint's testimony as related by lawyer Khin Maung Zaw is the first time his version of events has been made known.Īccording to the lawyer, Win Myint testified that in the early morning hours of Feb. The trial is held in closed session with neither press nor public allowed. Suu Kyi's supporters and independent analysts say the charges against her are an attempt to discredit her and legitimize the military's seizure of power.
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The military claims it acted to protect democracy because the polls were tainted by massive voter fraud, a contention not backed by independent observers. 1 takeover ousted Suu Kyi's government, which was about to start a second five-year term of office after a landslide election victory in November last year. Win Myint and Suu Kyi have been detained by the military since its Feb. Suu Kyi and the ex-mayor are slated to testify later. The trial is being held at a special court in the capital Naypyitaw, whose former mayor, Myo Aung, is the third defendant. Incitement, defined as spreading false or inflammatory information that could disturb public order, is sometimes referred to as sedition and punishable by up to three years' imprisonment. Win Myint was giving testimony at his trial on charges of incitement, in which the country's other ousted top leader, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, is his co-defendant. Myanmar's former President Win Myint, forced out of office eight months ago when the army seized power, testified Tuesday that he defied a demand from the military to resign, saying he would “rather die,” his lawyers said.