Article content Myanmar’s military authorities have executed four democracy activists accused of helping carry out “terror acts,” state media said on Monday, the country’s first executions in decades. It also will sharpen the feelings of the (Myanmar) people and worsen the conflict, as well as deepening Myanmar’s isolation from the international community. It is a matter of deep concern.”Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Any forced confessions the outcome of mental and physical abuse.” MYANMAR PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS THEINNY OOAdvertisement 3 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Country going back into dark ages.” U.N. SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN MYANMAR TOM ANDREWS “I am outraged and devastated at the news of the junta’s execution of Myanmar patriots and champions of human rights and democracy.

Source: National Post July 25, 2022 16:48 UTC