Journalists, Locals Detained Following Police Crackdown Released
Protesters continue their anti-coup demonstration in Myitkyina on Monday. / Supplied
5.0k
By Nyein Nyein 15 February 2021
Seven people five journalists and two local residents detained overnight following Myanmar security forces’ Sunday crackdown on protesters in Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State in northern Myanmar, were released on Monday.
All were released at around 10 a.m. on Monday, according to sources close to the reporters.
Among the detainees were Mizzima News reporter Sai Latt Aung; Eternally Peace News Network (EPN) reporters Ko Wai Yan and Ko Yan Kaung; The 74 Media editor-in-chief Htoi Awng; and The 74 Media cameraman Naw Seng. All are based in Myitkyina.