Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned in 5 cases: state media

13 Sept 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's jailed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a pardon in five criminal cases as part of a broader amnesty for over 7,000 prisoners marking Buddhist Lent.
Despite this partial pardon, she remains in detention and still faces 14 other charges, having been sentenced to 33 years following her ouster in the 2021 military coup.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.