Maung Maung Lay Ngwe

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Maung Maung Lay Ngwe was arrested and charged in 1990 with writing and distributing undisclosed publications that the authorities deemed would “make people lose respect for the government.” The publications were collectively titled Pe-Tin-Than, which translates loosely as “Echoes.” CPJ has been unable to confirm his current whereabouts or legal status.