Thailand beach murders: Myanmar plea over convictions
27 December 2015
From the section Asia
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Wai Phyo and Zaw Lin (pictured) have denied murdering the British tourists
Myanmar’s army chief has called on Thai officials to review the conviction of two of its nationals for the murder of two UK backpackers in Thailand in 2014.
It follows protests in Myanmar (also known as Burma) against the death sentences for Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo.
They were found guilty on Thursday of killing UK nationals Hannah Witheridge, 23, and David Miller, 24.
Thai police have defended their investigation, denying allegations that the two men were forced to confess.
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Source:: BBC UK
