Myanmar trims Aung San Suu Kyi sentence again leaving 18 years to serve

Published on 30 April 2026

18 years remain after another reduction under amnesty

Myanmar has once again reduced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, leaving her with more than 18 years left to serve. The move is part of a broader prisoner amnesty. Suu Kyi has been detained since the 2021 military coup, and her current whereabouts are not publicly known as international pressure mounts for her release.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence was reduced again, but she still faces 18-plus years
The latest change is linked to a general prisoner amnesty
She has been detained since the 2021 military coup
Her whereabouts remain unclear amid rising international pressure

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Myanmar trims Aung San Suu Kyi sentence again leaving 18 years to serve

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