BURMA: Human rights defender allegedly poisoned in cell

Urgent Appeal Update : We are deeply concerned about threats to the security and worsening health in prison of Ma Sandar, a human rights defender who was imprisoned on fabricated charges after an argument with doctors. According to the latest information about her case, Ma Sandar has been sent to a remote prison after complaining about conditions at the central prison. She has also alleged that at the prison where she is detained in the far north of the country, she was poisoned during a period of solitary confinement after being accused of causing disorder in the prison. Read More...
BURMA: Ailing human rights defender transferred to another prison

Urgent Appeal Update : We are deeply concerned by the transfer of Ma Sandar, an ailing human rights defender convicted on fabricated charges, to another prison without the knowledge of her family. Her family has lost contact with her and do not know where she is presently being held. Read More...
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