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Pro-democracy activist arrested in Mandalay Region

The Yadanabon University Students’ Union shared on social media Wednesday that its former chairperson Htet Myat Aung, 24, was arrested by regime police in Mandalay Region sometime after they lost contact with him on Dec. 14. He is one of the 10 pro-democracy activists, including Tayzar San, who were charged under the Election Protection Law for protesting against the regime elections in Mandalay on Dec. 3.

Aye Myint Aung Aung, a member of the anti-2021 military coup General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB), told DVB that they confirmed on Dec. 17 that Htet Myat Aung had been arrested by regime police. The GSCB called on the media and foreign embassies to report on the pro-democracy activist’s detention amid fears he could be tortured or killed. The GSCB added that Htet Myat Aung is one of its members.