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Australian economist Sean Turnell convicted in Myanmar after ‘sham’ trial

In response to the recent sentencing of Australian citizen Sean Turnell under Myanmar’s Official Secrets Act, Tim O’Connor, Impact Director at Amnesty International Australia, has strongly criticized the lack of fair trial procedures and access to legal representation: “Sean Turnell, like many others imprisoned following the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar, has been deprived …

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Those detained by Myanmar military must be released immediately

Commenting on the detention of numerous elected officials and others in Myanmar including Australian national Sean Turnell by the military junta, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner Tim O’Connor said: “We’re aware of reports that an Australian citizen, Sean Turnell, has been detained in Myanmar.   “We urge the Myanmar military to immediately acknowledge whether he is in …

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