Australian government 'deeply concerned' after Myanmar military junta revokes Sean Turnell's prison amnesty
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian government 'deeply concerned' after Myanmar military junta revokes Sean Turnell's prison amnesty

ABC  

The Australian government says it is "deeply concerned" after the Myanmar military junta revoked Sean Turnell's prison pardon and summoned him to face court. Key points: The military junta annulled Sean Turnell's amnesty and summoned him to face court The economics professor was an advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi and spent 650 days in prison Activists are urging the government to impose targeted sanctions against the junta Professor Turnell, an academic at Macquarie University and an economic advisor to Myanmar's ousted de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, was arbitrarily detained for 650 days in the South-East Asian nation following a brutal military coup. "The government is deeply concerned that Myanmar authorities have annulled Professor Turnell's amnesty and issued a subpoena for him to appear in a Myanmar court," DFAT said in a statement. "The military junta is upset Sean Turnell, because he revealed what is the real situation in Myanmar and how the military junta is treating its own people," he said.

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Sean Turnell: the quiet economics professor held in Myanmar ‘animal pen’ prison for 650 days
1 year, 4 months ago

Sean Turnell: the quiet economics professor held in Myanmar ‘animal pen’ prison for 650 days

The Independent  

“You do not know me, but a friend of mine who works at your hotel has just told me that since 4am this morning intelligence and police have taken over the hotel’s security cameras. Soon after that email from “a secret friend”, Turnell was himself arrested, and the mild-mannered academic went on to spend more than 600 days in some …

Australia imposes sanctions on senior Iranian military and leaders of Myanmar's military junta
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia imposes sanctions on senior Iranian military and leaders of Myanmar's military junta

ABC  

The Australian government has imposed sanctions on senior Iranian military and government officials, as well as the leaders of Myanmar's military junta. Key points: The travel bans and asset freezes target 16 Iranians including the commander-in-chief of the nation's army A Senate committee is expected to recommend Australia list Iran's brutal Islamic Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation Australia had …

Professor Sean Turnell thanks those who had his back 'even in the darkest hours'
2 years, 4 months ago

Professor Sean Turnell thanks those who had his back 'even in the darkest hours'

ABC  

Professor Sean Turnell, who was released from prison in military-ruled Myanmar last week, has thanked everyone who helped bring him home. Key points: Professor Sean Turnell thanked the Australian government and those who supported him He was in Myanmar working as an advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi The Sydney economist spent 650 days in custody In a lengthy Facebook …

Myanmar releases 4 foreigners in broad prisoner amnesty
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar releases 4 foreigners in broad prisoner amnesty

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government released an Australian academic, a Japanese filmmaker, an ex-British diplomat and an American on Thursday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty that also freed many local citizens held for protesting the army takeover. Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman, and American Kyaw Htay Oo were among 5,774 prisoners being freed on …

Myanmar to release 4 foreigners, including an American, in broad prisoner amnesty
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar to release 4 foreigners, including an American, in broad prisoner amnesty

LA Times  

Sean Turnell, an economist at Australia’s Macquarie University, is one of four foreigners whom Myanmar is releasing from prison. Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman, and American Kyaw Htay Oo, as well as 11 local Myanmar celebrities, were among a total of 5,774 prisoners who were being released, Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported. for Political Prisoners, a rights …

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Military says it is releasing and deporting four foreigners as part of a prisoner amnesty to mark Myanmar’s National Victory Day. Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported on Thursday that Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman and American Kyaw Htay Oo were among 5,774 prisoners who were being released. The British embassy in Yangon said Bowman had not yet …

Friends of Australian Sean Turnell concerned after fatal bomb blast at Myanmar prison where he is being held
2 years, 5 months ago

Friends of Australian Sean Turnell concerned after fatal bomb blast at Myanmar prison where he is being held

ABC  

Friends of Australian economist Sean Turnell have expressed concerns after a bomb attack at the Myanmar prison where he is being held. Key points: Eight people were killed after a bomb blast and subsequent gunfire at Insein prison entrance Sean Turnell was transferred there, according to reports, after being sentenced to three years in prison The Australian government is not …

Will Sean Turnell's jail term in Myanmar force Australia into action on a country at war with its own people?
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Sean Turnell's jail term in Myanmar force Australia into action on a country at war with its own people?

ABC  

Children caught in the conflict. Australian economist Sean Turnell has been sentenced to three years in a Myanmar jail for violating the country's official state secrets act. The People's Defence Force has emerged as the main armed wing of the National Unity Government, using force to support the goal of ending military rule. "The Australian Government has consistently rejected the …

Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian economist to 3 years in prison
2 years, 5 months ago

Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian economist to 3 years in prison

CNN  

CNN — A Myanmar military court has sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her former adviser, Australian Sean Turnell, to three years in prison for violating the country’s Official State Secrets Act, a source familiar with the court proceedings confirmed to CNN. “The Australian Government has consistently rejected the charges against Australian Professor Sean Turnell during the more …

Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economic adviser jailed in Myanmar
2 years, 5 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economic adviser jailed in Myanmar

Al Jazeera  

Australia calls for immediate release of academic Sean Turnell who was tried alongside Aung San Suu Kyi for alleged breaches of state secrets. Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been found guilty of breaching the country’s official secrets act by a secretive military court, the latest in a string of convictions brought by the generals who removed her …

Australian economist Sean Turnell sentenced to three years in prison in secret trial in Myanmar
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian economist Sean Turnell sentenced to three years in prison in secret trial in Myanmar

ABC  

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been sentenced to three years in a Myanmar jail for violating the country's official state secrets act. Key points: Sean Turnell is an adviser to former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi He has been detained in the country for almost 20 months His wife is calling for him to be deported home to Australia …

Australian academic pleads not guilty in trial with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, official says
2 years, 7 months ago

Australian academic pleads not guilty in trial with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, official says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Australian academic who is …

Jailed Australian economist testifies in secretive Myanmar trial
2 years, 7 months ago

Jailed Australian economist testifies in secretive Myanmar trial

Al Jazeera  

Sean Turnell, who was an adviser to elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, pleaded not guilty as hearing got underway. An Australian academic and economic adviser to Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained after the military seized power last year, has testified in a military court for the first time. Sean Turnell, an economist at Macquarie …

Australian academic Sean Turnell detained in Myanmar pleads not guilty in closed court
2 years, 7 months ago

Australian academic Sean Turnell detained in Myanmar pleads not guilty in closed court

ABC  

An Australian academic who is being tried with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on charges of violating the country's official secrets law has testified in court for the first time, a legal official says. Key points: Professor Turnell denied the allegations against him and pleaded not guilty Professor Turnell's lawyers have been barred from talking about the case …

Australian academic detained in Myanmar testifies at trial
2 years, 7 months ago

Australian academic detained in Myanmar testifies at trial

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — An Australian academic who is being tried with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on charges of violating the country’s official secrets law testified in court for the first time on Thursday, a legal official said. Sean Turnell, an economist at Sydney’s Macquarie University, had served as an adviser to Suu Kyi, who was arrested when her …

Penny Wong says Sean Turnell is 'first priority' and flags possible sanctions against Myanmar's military
2 years, 8 months ago

Penny Wong says Sean Turnell is 'first priority' and flags possible sanctions against Myanmar's military

ABC  

Australia's Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, has signalled Australia is likely to impose new sanctions on Myanmar's military rulers, as civil society groups press the new government to take a tougher stance against the regime. Prior to Senator Wong's remarks, a DFAT spokesperson said the government was "reviewing Australia's policy settings on Myanmar". The letter also urged Senator Wong to …

Myanmar court gives go-ahead for Australian’s secrets trial
2 years, 9 months ago

Myanmar court gives go-ahead for Australian’s secrets trial

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A court in Myanmar ruled Thursday that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economist Sean Turnell and three other defendants to continue their trial on charges of violating the official secrets law. The military’s takeover triggered peaceful nationwide protests that security forces quashed with lethal force, triggering armed resistance that some U.N. …

Cambodian prime minister admits 'mistake', says Australian economist Sean Turnell still detained in Myanmar
3 years, 1 month ago

Cambodian prime minister admits 'mistake', says Australian economist Sean Turnell still detained in Myanmar

ABC  

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has admitted an "unintentional mistake" in saying detained Australian Sean Turnell had been freed in Myanmar, after the junta denied releasing the economist. Key points: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Myanmar's junta chief last month, and passed on Australia's request to free Sean Turnell Professor Turnell was charged with violating Myanmar's official secrets …

Detained Australian Sean Turnell appears in Myanmar court on official secrets charges
3 years, 6 months ago

Detained Australian Sean Turnell appears in Myanmar court on official secrets charges

ABC  

An Australian economist who was arrested when Myanmar's military seized power in February has made an appearance in a Naypyidaw court, where he will be tried for violation of the official secrets law. Key points: Mr Turnell was serving as an advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi and was arrested in the February coup The exact details of his alleged …

Sean Turnell's wife 'worrying sick', begs for his release from Myanmar jail where COVID-19 Delta is spreading
3 years, 8 months ago

Sean Turnell's wife 'worrying sick', begs for his release from Myanmar jail where COVID-19 Delta is spreading

ABC  

The wife of jailed Australian economist Sean Turnell has begged the Myanmar military junta to release him, saying he is unvaccinated and at "grave risk" as the Delta strain rips through the prison where he is being held. Key points: Ha Vu says Mr Turnell has not been vaccinated and is at "grave risk" if he catches COVID-19 in jail …

Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian adviser Sean Turnell reportedly charged In Myanmar with official secrets violations
3 years, 11 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian adviser Sean Turnell reportedly charged In Myanmar with official secrets violations

ABC  

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her Australian economics adviser, Sean Turnell, have reportedly been charged with violating the country's colonial-era official secrets act. Key points: Professor Turnell revealed he was being detained in early February The military seized power on February 1 saying that November elections won by Ms Suu Kyi's party were fraudulent The UN special …

Myanmar junta claims Australian Sean Turnell sought 'to flee' as more protesters shot dead
4 years ago

Myanmar junta claims Australian Sean Turnell sought 'to flee' as more protesters shot dead

ABC  

The Myanmar military's commander in chief Min Aung Hlaing says the detention of an Australian adviser to Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi had led to the discovery of secret financial information. Key points: Australia on Monday suspended military cooperation with Myanmar over the coup Myanmar's ambassador to the UK has broken ranks to call for Aung San Suu …

Australia ends defence cooperation with Myanmar over coup
4 years ago

Australia ends defence cooperation with Myanmar over coup

India Today  

Australia has suspended its defence cooperation with Myanmar and is redirecting humanitarian aid because of the military takeover of the government and ongoing detention of an Australian citizen. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday that Australian diplomats only had access to economic policy adviser Sean Turnell twice since he was detained in early February. She described the access as …

Australia calls Myanmar's Vice-Senior General in attempts to free detained academic Sean Turnell
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia calls Myanmar's Vice-Senior General in attempts to free detained academic Sean Turnell

ABC  

Australia's second-most senior military officer has urged a top member of Myanmar's military junta to restore democracy and free detained Australian academic Sean Turnell. Key points: An exchange between Australia's David Johnston and Myanmar's Soe Win Some was reported on by Myanmar's state media The Vice-Chief of the Australian Defence Force called for the immediate release of Professor Sean Turnell …

Australian journalist in Myanmar fears he will be targeted in military crackdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian journalist in Myanmar fears he will be targeted in military crackdown

ABC  

Journalist Toe Zaw Latt, an Australian citizen, fears he will become a target as the Myanmar military escalates its crackdown on protests after seizing power in a coup this month. Key points: Activists and journalists are preparing for an imminent military crackdown Police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Mandalay this week More than 300 academics have called on …

Sean Turnell speaks with Australian ambassador about 'his health and welfare' after Myanmar coup arrest
4 years, 1 month ago

Sean Turnell speaks with Australian ambassador about 'his health and welfare' after Myanmar coup arrest

ABC  

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne says Australia's ambassador to Myanmar has spoken with Sean Turnell, the economist and former adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Key points: Professor Turnell was arrested on Saturday, five days after the February 1 coup He discussed his health, welfare and living conditions with the ambassador Foreign Minister Payne has called for Professor …

Family of detained Australian adviser to Suu Kyi ‘distraught’
4 years, 1 month ago

Family of detained Australian adviser to Suu Kyi ‘distraught’

Al Jazeera  

Wife of Sean Turnell, who was detained on Saturday following the Myanmar coup, is working with Canberra to secure his release. The relatives of an Australian economic adviser to Myanmar’s deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi say they are “distraught” over his detention in the wake of a military coup, as Canberra seeks immediate access to the academic. In …

Friends of Sean Turnell, the Australian academic detained in Myanmar, say they're concerned for his safety
4 years, 1 month ago

Friends of Sean Turnell, the Australian academic detained in Myanmar, say they're concerned for his safety

ABC  

The last time Tim Harcourt spoke to his friend Sean Turnell he urged him to get out of Myanmar as soon as possible, just after a military coup had overthrown the country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Key points: Sean Turnell was being interviewed on the BBC when he was taken into custody Friends say he is an optimistic person, …

Myanmar Military Detains Australian Adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi in First Known Arrest of a Foreign National Since Coup
4 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar Military Detains Australian Adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi in First Known Arrest of a Foreign National Since Coup

News 18  

Sean Turnell, an Australian economic adviser to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi, said in a message to Reuters on Saturday he was being detained, the first known arrest of a foreign national since the Feb. 1 military coup that overthrew the government. Myanmar army generals, who seized power alleging fraud in a Nov. 8 election that Suu Kyi’s National League …

Australian citizen and Aung San Suu Kyi adviser Sean Turnell 'detained'
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian citizen and Aung San Suu Kyi adviser Sean Turnell 'detained'

ABC  

Sean Turnell, an Australian economic adviser to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, has said he has been detained, days after Ms Suu Kyi was overthrown in a coup. Key points: Professor Turnell heads the Myanmar Development Institute and is an adviser to Ms Suu Kyi He described the military coup against Myanmar's democratically-elected government as "heartbreaking" Thousands have taken to …

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