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Suu Kyi lawyers appeal house arrest

Lawyers for Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi appealed her 18-month house arrest to the high court Friday, while the nation's ruling junta granted amnesty to thousands of other prisoners.

Yettaw: Swimming to Suu Kyi's home accomplished goal

The American man who swam to Aung San Suu Kyi's home in Myanmar said Thursday he still believes he did the right thing, even though his visit led to an extension of the pro-democracy leader's house arrest.

U.N. expresses concern about Suu Kyi; EU adopts more sanctions

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed "serious concern" over the conviction of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while the European Union adopted additional sanctions against the nation.

Myanmar junta returns Suu Kyi to house arrest

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of violating the terms of her house arrest by a military court Tuesday -- and sentenced to serve 18 more months in home confinement.

Suu Kyi visitor hospitalized in Myanmar

John William Yettaw, the American facing charges in Myanmar for visiting the compound of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been admitted to hospital after suffering convulsions.

Condemnation over Suu Kyi sentence

The White House criticized the sentencing of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 18 more months of house arrest Tuesday, joining a chorus of condemnation from figures ranging from the Dalai Lama to the U.N. secretary-general.

Senator gains release of American jailed in Myanmar

U.S. Sen. Jim Webb obtained the release Saturday of American John Yettaw, who had been sentenced to seven years of hard labor in Myanmar for visiting detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, his office said.

Sen. Webb first U.S. lawmaker to meet junta chief in Myanmar

U.S. Sen. Jim Webb arrived in Myanmar on Friday where he is scheduled to meet with the reclusive country's military junta, his office confirmed.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi to appeal her sentence

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the American man who swam to her home will appeal their sentences to the country's high court, their respective lawyers said Wednesday.

Aung San Suu Kyi verdict imminent

A verdict is expected Friday morning in the subversion trial of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, court officials said.

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