Myanmar Eases Jail Term of Aung San Suu Kyi, But She Remains in Custody

Reuters | April 17, 2026 | 05:03 PM IST | Breaking News, World | Follow on Google News

Myanmar Eases Jail Term of Aung San Suu Kyi, But She Remains in Custody

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday.

Suu Kyi, 80, was serving a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said were politically motivated to keep her at bay, ranging from incitement and corruption to election fraud and violating a state secrets law.

The sentence has been cut by one sixth, her lawyer said.

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Reuters