An opposition land rights activist in Myanmar, was shot and killed in the northern Shan state, reports Voice of America.
Sai San Tun was allegedly taken away from his house by two men before his body was found a day later.
A member of the National League for Democracy, said the murdered activist had been involved in leading villagers to campaign against military land appropriation.
Sai San Tun was allegedly taken away from his house by two men before his body was found a day later.
A member of the National League for Democracy, said the murdered activist had been involved in leading villagers to campaign against military land appropriation.
“He was helping to solve issues of land confiscation and money extortion by the village chief. Villagers’ lands have been grabbed by a military unit (LID 249). The unit said the lands would be returned, but not yet, so far. Actually he had good relations with the military,” said Tin Maung Toe.