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Man Who Joined Anti-Muslim Mob Hands Himself in to Police
Thiha Myo Naing faces up to two years in prison for his role in anti-Muslim unrest in Yangon last month
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‘They Sued Him First, We Can Sue Him Again’ – Ministry Vows to Hit Wirathu With New Charges
The ministry of religious affairs is preparing to file additional charges against the anti-Muslim monk Wirathu, who is wanted by police for sedition, a senior official has told Myanmar Now.
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Wirathu Faces Arrest After Being Charged Under Sedition Law, Say Police
Notorious monk could be sentenced to life in prison under law that bars bringing ‘hatred or contempt’ against government
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Government Prepares To Prosecute Anti-Muslim Monk Wirathu
Top officials at the Ministry of Religious Affairs say they are likely to sue the firebrand anti-Muslim preacher under sections 66d and 505b, which cover defamation and causing public fear and alarm.
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Women Who Held Toddler Under Water to ‘Discipline’ Him Face Life in Prison
A tenant of Myint Cho and Aye Myat Lwin secretly filmed them forcing the child underwater as they scolded him for crying.
