Tag: executions
Asean dismayed over Myanmar’s ‘highly reprehensible’ executions
By Reuters and published by CNA MYANMAR’S Southeast Asian neighbours issued a stinging rebuke today (July 26) of the ruling military’s execution of four political activists, calling it “highly reprehensible” and destructive to regional efforts to de-escalate the crisis. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which includes Myanmar, said it was “extremely …
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Myanmar democracy activists’ death sentences upheld, junta says
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report MYANMAR’S military government said on Friday (June 3) that appeals by two prominent democracy activists against their death sentences had been rejected, paving the way for the country’s first executions in decades. The government has received widespread condemnation abroad for ousting an elected government …
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