Document #1327801

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

Arbitrary detention and sentencing of Mr. Thein Aung Myint [MMR 002 / 0315 / OBS 021.1]

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/myanmar/2015/04/d23113/

ecoi.net summary:
Activist Thein Aung Myint sentenced to 6 months in prison for participating in protest in October 2014; he was detained before in 1994, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012 for his peaceful protest activities
Country:
Myanmar
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/myanmar/2015/04/d23113/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
24 April 2015
Document ID:
1327801 (former ID 301825)

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