Former UK ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a media report said citing sources on Thursday.
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Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a media report said citing sources on Thursday.
Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband run a centre which encourages businesses to respect human rights.
Vicky Bowman and Ko Htein Lin, a famous artist and former political prisoner, were arrested as the UK imposed more sanctions on military-linked companies.
Sources say the former envoy to Myanmar has been detained for violating immigration laws. Britain has expressed concern about the reported detention of Vicky Bowman, whose husband is a famous activist.
Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband reportedly detained and charged with immigration offences