Human rights activist, surgeon, and writer Ma Thida was sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of endangering public peace, distributing unlawful literature, and having contact with illegal organizations. She was released in 1999 after facing 6 years of harsh conditions. She continues to speak out about the current difficult environment for free expression and the cases of other writers in jail in Myanmar.
Ma Thida
Is case active: No
Designation:Activist, Literary writer
Country:Myanmar
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Female
Status:Released