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Myanmar: political prisoner dies in Dawei prison due to lack of medical care

Ko Aung Ko Oo, a political prisoner held in Dawei Prison, Tanintharyi Region, died from health complications, according to a statement by the Political Prisoners Network–Myanmar (PPNM).

Source: Mizzima (09/10/2025)