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Koh Tao ‘murderers’ were tortured, says Burmese embassy lawyer
A lawyer contracted by the Burmese embassy to defend Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun, who are accused of murdering two British tourists, said the men confessed to the crimes but told the legal team they had been tortured.
Burmese police still torture detainees, UN told
As the 27th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council convened this week, a legal advisory group has warned that Burma’s police force still uses torture during interrogations.
Army says officers were punished for Namhkam tortures
Two Burmese Army officers who oversaw the beating of a Shan State village chief and community leaders have been transferred out of the region.
Thai court awards 4.6 million baht in damages for tortured Karen girl
A Thai court has awarded a compensation of 4.6 million baht to a young Karen girl who escaped her Thai employers last year after being subjected to four years of continuous abuse.
Burmese army tortured Shan civilians, says rights group
The Shan Human Right Foundation has accused the Burmese army of an attack on 11 villages in Shan State, in which civilians were tortured.
Govt minister says Taungoo bomber did not confess under torture
KNU leaders visit the suspect charged with bombing a Taungoo guesthouse in which two people died, after he changed his statement to the police about his involvement in the attack.
