Document #1416000

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)

Myanmar (ex-Burma): Sentencing of environmental rights defender Mr. Khaing Myo Htun to 18 months in prison [MMR 001/ 0117 / OBS 008.1]

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/myanmar/2017/10/d24574/

ecoi.net description:
Environmental rights defender Khaing Myo Htun was sentenced to 18 months in prison for "“disturbing public tranquillity” and “incitement”
Country:
Myanmar
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)
Published:
16 October 2017
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/myanmar/2017/10/d24574/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1416000 (former ID 347985)

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