Students allegedly face jail over anti-war pamphlets


Facing charges: A handcuffed ABFSU member being led by police into a courthouse in Mandalay. — Reuters

Student representatives said 14 students had been arrested and charged with offences carrying up to two years in jail after handing out pamphlets criticising the government and the military.

Police said on Tuesday they did not have details of any arrests. A government spokesman was not immediately available to comment.

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