The Police Add Charges To Aung San Suu Kyi, This Time Is For Violating Natural Disaster Law

Demonstrations demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. (Twitter / @ kyawthe47410367)

JAKARTA - Myanmar police have filed a second complaint against leader Aung San Suu Kyi, after the Myanmar military toppled him and seized power in a coup on February 1.

This was stated by Suu Kyi's lawyer, Khin Maung Zaw. He told local media that Aung San Suu Kyi was facing a second indictment with charges of violating Myanmar's Law on Natural Disasters.

As previously reported, Aung San Suu Kyi was charged with illegally importing a walkie-talkie-type radio communication, and operating it without permission.

“No news is good news. We haven't heard or received any bad news. The date for the next court hearing will be on March 1", he said when asked about Aung San Suu Kyi's condition, reported by Reuters.

It is known that the detention period of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, which was due to end Monday, February 15 was extended to Wednesday, February 17. This is in accordance with previous estimates.

This was conveyed by Khin Maung Zaw to the media, as protesters in Myanmar went down to the streets again to demand the release of Suu Kyi and put an end to the military coup.

Maung Zaw said this detention extension information was in accordance with what a judge said at the court in the capital, Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

"The judge at the capital's court said he would be detained until February 17. Whether it's fair or not, you can decide for yourself", he said.

"We came here to submit a power of attorney and discuss with the judge. According to him (the judge), the detention was until the 17 (February), not today", explained Maung Zaw. Originally, the last day of detention also coincided with Aung San Suu Kyi's first trial.