the former leader of myanmar, aung san suu kyi — who was ousted from power in a military coup earlier this year — has been sentenced to four years in prison. a government spokesman said she was found guilty of inciting unrest and violating covid restrictions during last year's election campaign. 0ur correspondent in thailand, jonathan head, says we don't know a great deal about the sentencing because it was held behind closed doors. she has not actually been seen in public since she was detained in the very first hours of the coup in february. we haven't heard very much about the proceedings, the lawyers have limited access to her, they are actually barred by the military from even talking about the court proceedings. all we do know is that she was found guilty on the first count of violating covid restrictions, apparently because an event where she waved at supporters while she was actually wearing a face mask and a face shield during last year's election campaign. the other case involves a statement
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