The two reporters were arrested for investigating
the police attacks against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. They were invited to
dinner by the police stationed at the Rohingya refugee crisis area and then
arrested. Reuters and family cannot get a hold of the reporters as it seems
they have essentially disappeared, comments Poppy Mcpherson, a journalist in
Bangkok.
The absence of communication can be attributed to
Myanmar’s lack of press freedom that has gotten worse since the crimes against
the Rohingya people in August became of public knowledge.
Pressure has been put on the civilian government led
by Aung San Suu Kyi to help the journalists; however it is apparent that the power
is really in the hands of the military.
Government officials recommend for
international pressure that may possibly have an impact.
People seeking help for a missing person in Thailand can seek assistance with private investigator services.
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Image: Rohingya
Insurgency in Western Myanmanr
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