Aljazeera
By Andrew Nachemson
24 May 2021
24 May 2021
People of Myanmar descent in US demand firmer action against military leaders’ February power grab and recognition of civilian government.
People of Myanmar descent across the US have rallied to show their support for the anti-coup movement back home [File: Frederic J Brown/AFP]
New York, United States – A student leader during the 1988 uprisings against Myanmar’s previous military dictatorship, Nay Myint was imprisoned and tortured for his efforts.
“I gave a speech to the public about democracy, human rights and freedom. Shortly after, the military intelligence arrested me and then they gave me a life sentence. I stayed in the prison for 15 years, 10 years in solitary confinement,” he told Al Jazeera.