US ‘disturbed’ by new charge against Myanmar’s Suu Kyi, urges release
20 February 2021 |
12:21 pm
The United States condemns a new charge slapped on Myanmar's deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and renews demands for her release. "We are disturbed by reports that the military has charged State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi with additional criminal acts," State Department spokesman Ned Price tells reporters.
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