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      Maung Shwe WahSeptember 14, 2023

      Monywa Prison authorities agree to hunger strike participants’ demands

      While prison administrators promised adequate medical treatment following negotiations, the current health status of the striking inmates—who refused food for five days—is unconfirmed

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      Maung Shwe WahSeptember 13, 2023

      Dozens of political prisoners join hunger strike in Monywa

      The striking inmates’ demands included the return of confiscated personal items, removal of existing restrictions on receiving care packages, and adequate medical care

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      Maung Shwe WahSeptember 11, 2023

      Four resistance fighters killed in Myanmar military raid on Sagaing Region camp

      Six members of a village defence force are captured and shot in a morning ambush of their camp by junta soldiers—two survived but are in critical condition

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      Maung Shwe WahNay Min NiSeptember 8, 2023

      Political prisoners beaten and tortured after transfer to Obo Prison

      Prison personnel including the superintendent have subjected prisoners to violent mistreatment to instil fear, according to sources inside the prison and former inmates’ personal accounts

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      Maung Shwe WahAugust 31, 2023

      Myanmar regime reviving practice of forcing political prisoners to do hard labour

      The military council continues to show that it is willing to go even further than its predecessors in punishing its political opponents

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