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Myanmar: Alter charges against blogger Nay Phone Latt

Categories: East Asia, Myanmar (Burma), Digital Activism, Freedom of Speech, Politics

Mizzima news reported that the charges to blogger Nay Phone Latt was altered [1] and a new charge has been applied. “Under section 32(b) of the Video Act, he is facing a maximum of six months in prison but now faces a maximum of seven years in jail under the new charge under section 5(j) of Emergency Provisions Act, if convicted.” minnyoon has twitted [2] with a link to Myanmar article as well.