Myanmar diaspora in US rally to raise funds to fight coup
New York, United States – Nay Myint, a leading student in the 1988 uprisings against Myanmar’s previous military dictatorship, was imprisoned and tortured for his efforts.
“I gave a speech in front of the people about democracy, human rights and freedom. Shortly afterwards, I was arrested by military intelligence and then sentenced to life imprisonment. I spent 15 years in prison, 10 years incommunicado, ”he told Al Jazeera.
Last weekend, rather than giving a speech in front of the Yangon crowd, U.S. activists addressed the Myanmar community in New York, which had gathered in Union Square to protest the February military coup.