Document #1256210

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Myanmar: 'Buddha bar' guilty verdict another blow to freedom of expression

https://www.amnesty.org/en/articles/news/2015/03/myanmar-buddha-bar-verdict-a-blow-to-freedom-of-expression/

ecoi.net description:
The owner and 2 managers of a bar sentenced to prison terms on charged of insulting religion with an advertisement; writer Htin Lin Oo also charged with insulting religion after criticising the use of Buddhism for discrimination; he faces up to 3 years in jail
Country:
Myanmar
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/articles/news/2015/03/myanmar-buddha-bar-verdict-a-blow-to-freedom-of-expression/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
17 March 2015
Document ID:
1256210 (former ID 298822)

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