Can international pressure stop capital punishment in Myanmar? | Inside Story
The execution of four prominent pro-democracy activists in Myanmar has sparked anger in the country and abroad. The military junta – which took power in a coup last year – had accued the men of conspriring to commit acts of terror. The activists, including several high profile opposition figures – were processed through military courts. As a response, protesters in Thailand besieged Myanmar's embassy in Bangkok – while the U.S. and the UN condemned the killings. So, can international pressure stop such killings? And what are the chances of Myanmar returning to democracy? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests: Minka Nijhuis – Freelance Journalist and Author. She knew two of the activists who were executed, Ko Jimmy and Phyo Zeya, and has covered their journey extensively. Wai Hnin – Campaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK and daughter of Mya Aye, one of the 88 Generation Student leaders. Helene Maria Kyed – Senior Researcher focussing on justice and security in Myanmar at the Danish Institute for International Studies. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
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