Two nonviolent activists in Myanmar, Paing Phyo Min and Shein Wai Aung, have been arrested in Yangon, raising concerns about the risk of torture they may face. Paing Phyo Min, a member of the Anti-Junta Alliance Yangon, and Shein Wai Aung, a participant in peaceful protests, were arrested separately on Wednesday night. Additionally, four other activists were arrested after participating in a protest against high commodity prices and military conscription.
The arrests highlight the military's efforts to suppress political opposition in urban areas while engaging in armed combat in rural regions. There are fears that the detained activists may be subjected to torture during interrogation, as there has been no contact with them since their arrest.
