Six Political Prisoners Died in Quake: Rights Group

Myanmar’s March 28 earthquake destroyed two women’s wards at Obo Prison, Mandalay Region, killing at least six female political prisoners, according to the Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM).

It said at least 12 people died in the prison, including six political prisoners Ma Moe Thuzar Khaing, Daw Lae Lae Soe, Daw Khin Ohn Shwe, Ma Kay Kay Win, Ma Pa Pa Win and Ma Phyu Wai Wai. The other six have not been named.

The PPNM said injured Obo prisoners were being denied hospital treatment.