Intensified Protest : Claiming For The Release Of Two Myanmar Men
Protests are gaining momentum at major cities and border towns in Myanmar demanding for the release of two Myanmar men who were sentenced to death by a Thai court. On Tuesday, the activists from Myanmar National Network marched to the Thai Embassy in Yangon to pass a letter to the Thai Prime minister. Myanmar National Network staged a protest demanding for the release of 2 Myanmar labourers who were sentenced to death by a Thai court last week for allegedly killing British citizens David Miller and Hannah Witheridge at the beach resort of Koh Tao island in Thailand, in September 2014. The verdict, sparked anger at home and thousands of Myanmar people have been taking to the streets questioning about the justice since the day the verdict was handed down on December 24th.
ABBOT ,MAGWE MONASTERY ,PAMAUKKHA : "We will pass the request letter through the Thai embassy to the Thai prime minister. In the letter, we request Thailand to review the case as we are neighbours with similar culture and tradition ".
At the event, other organizations also joined the Myanmar National Network and they launched signature campaign.
General secretary ,Myanmar National network ,Naung Taw lay : "We believed that our two men didn't kill that British couple because there is no concrete evidence nor DNA match. I cannot understand why they were sentenced to death. That's why we are protesting after seeking permission. We aim for the release of our two men".
At the event, the monks gave speeches, read out the statement and marched to Thai embassy in Yangon to pass the letter to the Thai Prime Minister and the Thai government. The protest was joined not only by Yangonites, but also by people from remote towns.
Protester ,Pan Wut Hmone : "I've came from Mawlamyaing, Mon State. When I heard about the verdict, I couldn't believed it because everyone knows and believes that they are not the murderers. So I join the protest. I think our government should give pressure to the Thai government".
Thai defendants’ lawyers will appeal this case within 30 days. The protesters said that they would intensify the protest as long as they do not hear any response from Thailand.
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