An independent photojournalist in Myanmar died in military custody after being arrested last week while covering protests. Soe Naing is the first known journalist to have died in custody since the army took power in February, overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Naing was arrested on Friday when he and a colleague were in downtown Yangon taking photos during a “silent attack” called by opponents of the military government. After his arrest, Naing was sent to a military interrogation center in Yangon’s eastern Botahtaung Township, colleagues familiar with his case said. Since the army took power, interrogation centers across Myanmar have increasingly used torture against detainees.

Source: The Guardian December 14, 2021 18:47 UTC