Myanmar public urges gas sanctions to stop military funding
In recent months, the Myanmar public’s cries for sanctions on gas revenues have grown thunderous.
In recent months, the Myanmar public’s cries for sanctions on gas revenues have grown thunderous.
Soe Naing is the first journalist known to have died in custody since the army seized power in February.
A Myanmar junta spokesman did not answer phone calls from Reuters seeking comment on the legal action against Facebook.
This is the first court verdict in a series of charges levelled against her by the country’s military regime.
She faces several charges, including corruption, breaching the official secrets law, sedition and violating Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The trial in the capital Naypyitaw has been closed to the media and the junta’s public information outlets have not mentioned the proceedings.
More than 10 months of military rule has seen some 1,300 killed rallying against the army.
More than 100 journalists and publishers have been detained in Myanmar since its military ousted the elected government in February.
The court agreed with a defense motion that it allow a doctor who had previously been unable to come to court to add his testimony, a legal official said.
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta