BBC journalist detained by Myanmar junta released
Aung Thur had been taken away by men in plain clothes on 19 March while reporting outside a court in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw
BBC journalist Aung Thur, who was detained by the Myanmar junta has been released, days after he was detained.
Aung Thur had been taken away by men in plain clothes on 19 March while reporting outside a court in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, reports the BBC.
Since the civilian government in Myanmar was overthrown in a military coup on 1 February, 40 journalists have been arrested so far.
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The military has also revoked the licences of five media companies.
Last Friday, Aung Thura was taken away with another reporter, Than Htike Aung, who works for the local news organisation Mizzima. Mizzima's operating licence was revoked by the military government earlier this month.
The men who detained the journalists had arrived in an unmarked van at around midday local time and demanded to see them.
According to the UN, at least 149 people have died during the civil disobedience, though the actual figure is thought to be much higher. One of the bloodiest days was 14 March when 38 were confirmed to have been killed.
