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Myanmar death penalty
Rights Groups Condemn Myanmar Prisoner Executions, Warn More to Come
By Sebastian Strangio
Several sources are reporting that five pro-democracy activists will be hanged at Insein Prison in Yangon today.
Myanmar Executions Should Be a Watershed Moment for ASEAN
By Youk Chhang
ASEAN must make a powerful, unified stand on the right to life and human rights – for the people of Myanmar and for the future of the region.
Why Is the EU Quiet Over Myanmar Junta’s Planned Executions?
By David Hutt and Kristina Kironska
The EU is one of the world's staunchest opponents of the death penalty. So why hasn't Brussels spoken out more forcefully on the junta's execution plans?
Cambodian PM Urges Myanmar Not to Execute Political Prisoners
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, the military junta announced that four people would be hanged on treason and terrorism charges.
Myanmar Military Junta Says Criticisms of Executions ‘Irresponsible and Reckless’
By Sebastian Strangio
The junta's plans to execute four political prisoners have prompted a wave of criticism from the U.N. and foreign governments.
Fighting the Fear: The Execution of Members of Myanmar’s Opposition Must be Stopped
By Han Htoo Khant Paing and Richard Roewer
The country's military junta is seeking to erase all memory of Myanmar's pro-democracy struggle. It can't be allowed to succeed.
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