Myanmar refugee activist abducted in M’sia, group calls for urgent probe

Myanmar refugee activist Thuzar Maung and her family have reportedly been abducted in Kuala Lumpur, leading Human Rights Watch (HRW) to call on Malaysian authorities for immediate investigation.

The abduction allegedly occurred at the family’s residence in Ampang Jaya on July 4.

Maung (above, right) is known for being a staunch supporter of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement and has also worked...