Allies say Myanmar’s Suu Kyi has been moved to ‘unknown location’

Allies are saying deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to an “unknown location” after her court hearing.

Suu Kyi, along with former president Win Myint, were moved from their homes in the nation’s capital to the unknown location after a court appearance for various crimes the overthrown military government has charged them with, allies who are concerned for their safety said, Bloomberg reported.

“We’ve heard from reliable sources that President Win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi have been moved to another unknown location,” the National Unity Government, a shadow government made by the National League for Democracy party after the coup, said in a Monday statement, according to Bloomberg. 

Suu Kyi is facing six charges from the military that include incitement. Myint is facing two charges of incitement and breaking COVID-19 guidelines.

“After the court hearing, we lawyers have no contact with her at all,” Khin Maung Zaw, the head of Suu Kyi and Myint’s defense team, said. “She’s a much-loved leader of our state so we have been extremely concerned about her safety since Day 1, and such concerns are still there.”

The court appearance by Suu Kyi was the first public appearance the former leader has had since the military took over on Feb. 1.

The military took over after they said the country’s election at the end of last year was fraudulent, with no evidence. They have stated they want to host new elections and plan to relinquish control of the government, but have not given a timeline for the new elections.

Thousands of people have been arrested and hundreds have been killed as citizens have been protesting and fighting back against the military.