Four democracy activists were executed by Myanmar’s military. It is believed to be the country’s first use of the death penalty in decades. The men were charged with “terrorist acts,” but did not specify when or how they were executed. Four democracy activists were executed by Myanmar’s military in what is believed to be the … Read more
Myanmar’s junta executes four prisoners, state media say. It is the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades. U.N. Special Rapporteur on Myanmar says he is “devastated” by news Myanmar: Myanmar’s junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party and a prominent activist, state media said Monday, … Read more
Former MP Phyo Zeya Thaw and democracy activist Ko Jimmy sentenced to death. Myanmar has not carried out an execution for decades. The junta has sentenced dozens of anti-coup activists to death. A spokesman for Myanmar’s junta told AFP on Friday that the country’s military will execute a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s … Read more
