article_snippet: According to International commission of Jurists in the Asia and Pacific, the conviction violates Mynamar's own legal standards. '
article_snippet: the conviction violates international standards for imprisoning people for speech (and) seems to violate Myanmar’s own legal standards which require intent.'
article_snippet: This is very unfair,' Myat Nandar said.
article_snippet: Rights groups say these would severely curb the freedom of religious minorities and women.
article_snippet: Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said Tuesday's sentences showed 'freedom of expression is under greater threat than ever' in Myanmar, which is gearing up for crucial elections later this year. '