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Myanmar military officially charges Aung San Suu Kyi with corruption
Myanmar’s military junta has formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption after detaining her on Febuary 1st 2021.
This recent charge is one of the most serious of the seven cases against the civilian leader.
“The Anti-Corruption Commission has inspected corruption cases against ex-state counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,”
the regime’s ministry of information posted on its website.
“She was found guilty of committing corruption using her rank.” Senior government officials face a maximum of 15 years in prison if convicted on corruption charges.
According to reports, the Anti-Corruption Commission alleges it found Suu Kyi had illegally accepted $600,000 as well as gold from the former Yangon region chief minister.
The Ministry has accused her of misusing her authority to lease a Yangon property as headquarters of a non-profit charity she founded in 2012. That resulted in the state losing out on 5.2 billion kyat in revenue.
Suu Kyi has been detained since Febuary.
Suu Kyi, who once defended the military’s brutal crackdown on Rohingya minorities at the International Court of Justice, also faces several other criminal charges.
Suu Kyi’s alleged violations are as follows:
- For breaching the Export and Import Law, which carries a maximum prison sentence of three years.
- Breaching a section of the Telecommunications Law, up to one year in prison.
- Breaching the Natural Disaster Management Law, up to three years in prison.
- Incitement under Section 505 (a) of the penal code, up to 2 years in prison.
- Breaching the Burma Official Secrets Act, up to 14 years in prison.
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UK, Canada and Australia consider banning Elon Musk’s X over AI risks
UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.
UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.
Downing Street has opened talks with Canada and Australia about a possible ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. Concerns are growing over the platform’s AI tool, Grok, which could be misused to generate explicit images.
The scrutiny comes as government officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, voice serious worries about the platform’s impact and the potential for harm. Officials believe coordinated international action could send a clear message to Musk about the urgency of addressing these risks.
Ofcom is expected to release recommendations soon, potentially paving the way for regulatory action. How Musk responds could determine whether X faces restrictions in multiple countries.
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Trump weighs options as Iran protests escalate
Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.
Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.
President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior US officials to discuss possible responses to the growing protests in Iran. The talks will focus on how Washington should react as unrest continues to spread across the country.
Options on the table reportedly include tougher sanctions and the possibility of military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials are expected to attend, as concerns mount over how US involvement could impact regional stability.
Iran has warned it will retaliate if the US intervenes, raising fears that any move by Washington could sharply escalate tensions in the Middle East.
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Trump declares US ready to support Iranian protesters
Trump pledges US support for Iranian protesters as regime arrests 100 amid escalating crackdown on dissent
Trump pledges US support for Iranian protesters as regime arrests 100 amid escalating crackdown on dissent
– Trump supports Iranian protesters and promotes their quest for freedom amid government crackdowns.
– Iran reports arrests and increased military threats against protesters, with international demonstrations in solidarity emerging.
The Iranian military has intensified threats against protesters, warning that anyone participating could be deemed “enemies of God”, carrying a potential death sentence. There have been claims of “terrorist agents” linked to the US and Israel stirring unrest.
Protester Responses
International protests have also emerged in solidarity with Iranian demonstrators.
In London, an individual was seen tearing down the Iranian flag from the embassy, drawing attention to the global dissent. Iranian state media has accused “rioters” of violence and targeting military bases, amidst a climate of increased government scrutiny and restrictions.
With the internet down in Iran, accurate assessment of the situation remains challenging. Reports indicate scattered protests continue, but fear of government retaliation complicates participation.
The Iranian government’s response highlights the volatility of the political situation, and the growing international pressure on Tehran.
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