Myanmar army chiefs order arrest of leading coup opponents [View all]
Junta suspends rules restraining security forces as nationwide protests continue.
A statement signed by the military ruler, Gen Min Aung Hlaing, ordered the suspension of three sections of the laws “protecting the privacy and security of the citizens”, which had been introduced after Myanmar opened up from half a century of army rule.
The sections suspended include the requirement for a court order to detain prisoners beyond 24 hours and constraints on security forces’ ability to enter – and if need be damage – private property to search it or make arrests. The suspension also frees authorities to spy on all communications.
The statement gave no specific end date.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/myanmar-army-chiefs-order-arrest-of-leading-coup-opponents
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What a living nightmare to live under deranged military rule.
Are the citizens leaving in droves? I would flee.
