The duo, detained without being allowed bail under section 66(d), submitted an appeal for bail via lawyers Kyee Myint, Kyaw Lin, Soe Tint Yi, Kyaw Soe Moe and Moe Hein. The lawyers argued that while the defendants weren’t allowed bail, there was nowhere in the law that explicitly stated that bail cannot be granted, especially since it was for health reasons. Maung Maung Nyan Win from Pyay was allowed bail from 66(d) due to section 499 of penal code. Regarding the November 6th article, Yangon Region Government Committee sent a letter on November 7th to reply two questions. The Yangon Region Government Committee not only took legal action against EMG’s article but also complained to the Myanmar Press Council.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 26, 2016 04:38 UTC