- Web Master
- May 12, 2024
The junta forces on 19 April have
reportedly arrested an LGBT brother along with his sister from Kyaukphyu
township of Rakhine State for allegedly sending food items to the Arakha Army
(AA).
The arrested duo Ko Maung Shay (aged 33) and Ma
Nu Nu Shwe (43) hail from Say Poke Kay Htaunt village under Gone Chwein
sub-township. They were arrested from their residence on 19 April at around 7
pm, said a local lady.
"The brother used to sell vegetables in the
market and he is accused of sending food items to AA fighters. The sister is
arrested with no such reason,” added the lady.
The local residents stated that both are LGBT.
Currently they are detained at Kyaukphyu police
station. The family members are yet to be allowed to meet them and hence
they are worried.
The lady tried to visit both of them in the morning
hours and brought clothes, medicines and other essential items, but the
soldiers at Kyauk Ta Lone checkpoint denied her entry.
On 14 April, a Kyaukphyu-based school teacher was
arrested by the soldiers for allegedly writing messages which were critical to
the junta.
The Kyaukphyu residents have already
expressed their angers over the strict travel restrictions and arrests of many
individuals.