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Myanmar's ousted president faces 2 new charges, says lawyer
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Myanmar President U Win Myint. Credit: Reuters Photo
Myanmar President U Win Myint. Credit: Reuters Photo

Myanmar's ousted President Win Myint is facing two new charges, his lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said on Wednesday, including a breach of the constitution that is punishable by up to three years in prison.

Win Myint was arrested on Feb. 1 along with Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi just hours before the military seized power in a coup. Win Myint is also facing charges over violating protocols to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said Win Myint's trial date is not known.

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(Published 03 March 2021, 09:46 IST)