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03/29/2024 05:25:21 am

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China, Myanmar 153 Illegal Loggers

153 Chinese Loggers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Myanmar

Myanmar judicial authorities have sentenced about 153 Chinese nationals to life imprisonment for carrying out illegal logging operations in the country. The sentencing was reported by the Chinese government-run news outlets on Thursday.

Myanmar 153 Chinese Loggers

China Urges Myanmar to Reconsider Lifetime Jail Sentence for 153 Alleged Loggers

China has expressed concern over the severe lifetime imprisonment sentence handed out to over a hundred Chinese nationals in Myanmar on Wednesday. Officials have urged Myanmar authorities to deal with the issue in a "lawful, reasonable and justified manner."

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