Myanmar cuts Suu Kyi's sentence to 2 years from 4

Partial pardon in 1st verdict against deposed leader, but more charges to come

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Myanmar's ousted leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted of all charges. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/YANGON -- Top officials in military-ruled Myanmar said Monday night that the four-year prison sentence handed down to Aung San Suu Kyi that day will be halved to two years after a partial pardon by military leader Min Aung Hlaing.

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