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Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

A Myanmar junta court sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional six years for corruption, extending her total prison time to 17 years.
Detained since the February 2021 coup, Suu Kyi faces numerous charges, with these trials widely viewed as politically motivated attempts to remove her from public life.
The United States and European Union swiftly condemned the sentencing as an "affront to justice" and "unjust," demanding her immediate release alongside other political detainees.
This latest conviction is part of a broader crackdown by the junta, which has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and arrests amidst widespread resistance to military rule.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.