Myanmar’s military junta found to be torturing detainees
By DW
30 November 2021 |
11:01 am
According to an investigation by AP news, Myanmar's military has been systematically torturing detainees in the wake of pro-democracy protests in the country. The military junta has arrested more than 7,000 people since a coup in February of this year.
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