Arrested and charged with insulting religion

National League for Democracy spokesman Nyan Win said authorities arrested Chit Pe, the party’s deputy chairman, and party member Aung Saw Wei in Twante on Tuesday. Both took part in a prayer service for the release of political prisoners which was held at a pagoda in the township, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Yangon.

Nyan Win said the two were charged with insulting religion, which carries a possible two-year jail sentence.