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Top Myanmar court to hear Suu Kyi appeal

Demonstrators hold placards with pictures of Aung San Suu Kyi as they protest against the military coup in Yangon, on Feb 22, 2021. (Reuters File Photo)

Myanmar’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals by deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former president Win Myint against their conviction on corruption and other charges, paving the way for a review of previous rulings.

Aung San Suu Kyi, 77, had appealed against seven charges related to the purchase of a helicopter, election fraud and violating the colonial-era Official Secrets Act, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, who requested not to be named.

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