Myanmar’s Supreme Court Hears Election Misconduct Claims Against President, Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s Supreme Court Hears Election Misconduct Claims Against President, Suu Kyi
Supreme Court security was tightened on the day of the hearing of two-military linked parties’ applications of writs. / Thiha Lwin / The Irrawaddy
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By San Yamin Aung 29 January 2021
YANGON — Myanmar’s Supreme Court in Naypyitaw on Friday heard claims from two military-linked political parties which asked the highest court to issue writs against President U Win Myint, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the Union Election Commission (UEC) chairman, alleging they broke the law during the November general election.