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Australian economist Sean Turnell's fate in secret Myanmar trial to be known next week, reports say

Friends of Australian economist Sean Turnell are "hopeful" in the wake of local media reports that a verdict will be delivered next week following his secret trial in Myanmar.

Professor Turnell was an advisor to former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi when the military overthrew her government in a coup more than 18 months ago.

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