Myanmar court allows Suu Kyi final witness appeal

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Jun. 17, 2009

Myanmar's highest court said Wednesday it will allow a final appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's defense lawyers for the reinstatement of two key witnesses at her trial, her lawyer said. Defense lawyer Nyan Win called the ruling "good news" and...

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