At a hearing by video conference on Tuesday, her next hearing was set for March 1. The takeover has also drawn strong Western criticism, with renewed anger from Washington and London over the additional charge for Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi, 75, spent nearly 15 years under house arrest for her efforts to end military rule. The United States was “disturbed” by reports of the additional criminal charge against Suu Kyi, State Department spokesman Ned Price said. A policeman died of injuries sustained during a protest in the city of Mandalay on Monday, the military said.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2021 06:00 UTC