10 years added to sentence of food courier accused of insulting Myanmar junta leader

Kyi Myo Zaw, a food courier, now faces a total prison term of 13 years after a court added 10 more years for allegedly supporting terrorist organizations. This comes on top of his original sentence for reportedly insulting Myanmar's junta leader. The extended sentence underscores the severe crackdown on dissent in Myanmar, highlighting the government's aggressive stance against perceived threats to its authority. Such harsh penalties reflect broader issues in Myanmar's judicial system, where accusations can lead to severe consequences, often without substantial evidence.