Suu Kyi bears no grudge against American intruder
Myanmar’s detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi harbors no ill feelings toward an American whose uninvited intrusion into her house may put her behind bars for five years, her lawyer said Saturday.
The country’s military regime has accused her of violating the terms of her house arrest for sheltering American John W. Yettaw after he swam to her lakeside residence in early May.
“Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said she bore no grudge against Mr. Yettaw or his family,” her defense lawyer Nyan Win told reporters after meeting her for 2 1/2 hours to prepare for the defense’s final arguments. Daw is a term of respect for Myanmar women.
Some of Suu Kyi’s supporters have called Yettaw a fool or dupe for getting her into trouble.
Nyan Win said that Suu Kyi’s health was improving following reports Friday that she needed urgent medical attention in the prison where she is being held.
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