On 18 August , United States President Barack Obama asked the country 's military leadership to set free all political prisoners , including Aung San Suu Kyi .
Following the verdict of the trial , lawyers of Suu Kyi said they would appeal against the 18 - month sentence .
On 18 August , United States President Barack Obama asked the country 's military leadership to set free all political prisoners , including Suu Kyi       .
Following the verdict of the trial , lawyers of Suu Kyi said they would appeal against the 18 - month sentence .