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A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners

An independent online news agency in Myanmar is alleging that one of its journalists arrested two years ago has been subjected to daily physical and mental abuse after exposing human rights violations in the country’s main prison where he is being held

The Independent UK

Leading Myanmar opposition organization blames local resistance group for killing of Catholic priest

Leading Myanmar opposition organization blames local resistance group for killing of Catholic priest

The main organization coordinating resistance to Myanmar’s military government says its forces have arrested 10 members of a local resistance group suspected in the killing of a Catholic village priest last week in the country’s northwest

The Independent UK

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

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Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial

Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha.

A Myanmar journalist gets a 20-year sentence for reporting on cyclone's aftermath, news site says

A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced a photojournalist for an underground news agency to 20 years in prison with hard labor for his coverage of the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in May

The Independent UK

Myanmar invited to Asian military meeting co-chaired by US

Next month’s meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.

Myanmar jail: Girl, 10, among eight dead after explosions and gunfire erupt at prison

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: An eyewitness said a number of civilians were present when the explosions occurred, as they were at the prison delivering food to their imprisoned relatives in Yangon, Myanmar

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At least 8 killed in Myanmar Insein Prison blasts: Media reports

At least 8 killed in Myanmar Insein Prison blasts: Media reports

Parcel bombs are suspected in Insein Prison explosions that reportedly killed three staff and five visitors.

Shadowy pro-military militias target Myanmar’s anti-coup movement

Shadowy pro-military militias target Myanmar’s anti-coup movement

Lawmakers, activists killed amid concern over tit-for-tat retaliatory violence spiralling out of control.

Myanmar Junta Hits Opposition Forces With Communications Blackouts

Myanmar Junta Hits Opposition Forces With Communications Blackouts

Myanmar’s junta has been cracking down on opposition forces by cutting off mobile internet service and telephone lines in strongholds of local armed groups.

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