2 Myanmar activists arrested in Yangon, raising torture concerns, amid ongoing political dissent suppression.

Two nonviolent activists in Myanmar, Paing Phyo Min and Shein Wai Aung, were arrested in Yangon, raising fears of potential torture due to the military regime's history of abuse in detention. Their arrests occurred amidst ongoing suppression of political dissent, with four other activists detained after a protest against high commodity prices. Since the military takeover in February 2021, over 5,800 have been killed and 27,529 arrested, according to rights groups.

October 11, 2024
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