Zaw Htay said the two reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, would then have access to a lawyer and be able to meet members of their families. The investigation is almost done,” he said by phone. Asked if the police were respecting their human rights, Zaw Htay replied: “Yes, yes, I have told them not do those things.” “I told them to act according to the law. They guaranteed that they will act only according to the law,” said Zaw Htay, who wasn’t more specific. They were arrested on December 12 after they were invited to dine with police officers on the outskirts of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon.

Source: The Express Tribune December 20, 2017 07:07 UTC