Myanmar nationals deported by US being held in notorious junta detention centre

Thirteen Myanmar nationals deported from the United States since last month are being held in a notorious interrogation centre in Yangon, Myanmar Now has learned.

The detainees are among 20 individuals—16 men and four women—that the administration of US President Donald Trump has handed over to Myanmar’s military junta since April, according to a military source.

Thirteen of the deportees arrived at Yangon International Airport in April, and another seven in May, the source added.