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Mizzima news reported that the charges to blogger Nay Phone Latt was altered 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 with a link to Myanmar article as well.

Posted by May Hnin Phyu

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“Myanmar: Alter charges against blogger Nay Phone Latt”

  1. July 9th, 2008 at 14:28 pm
    [Análise/opinião] 9 Julho « A Vila de Potemkin:
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    [...] Myanmar: Alter charges against blogger Nay Phone Latt May Hnin Phyu, Global Voices Online [...]

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