MYANMAR: FIFTEEN YOUTHS IN YANGON SENTENCED TO DEATH AND LIFE IMPRISONMENT

March 23, 2022:

Myanmar military tribunal has sentenced fifteen youths to death and life imprisonment in Yangon, Burma News International reported on 22 March 2022, citing the military council.
Those convicted are from Yangon Region’s North Okkalapa, Kyimyindaing, Hlaingtharya and Dagon Myothit (Seikkan).
Among those, four youths were sentenced to death under section 302 (1-B) of the criminal code for the killing of an administrator and a teacher.
The rest, eleven youths, were sentenced to life imprisonment under sections 50 (a) and 50 (i) of Anti-Terrorism Law for grenade attacks at the Thaunggyi police station, government buildings and public places.
The coup junta has declared martial law in Yangon Region’s six townships, including Hlaingthaya, where military tribunals have been set up to impose the maximum sentences.