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Sean Turnell speaks with Australian ambassador about ‘his health and welfare’ after Myanmar coup arrest
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 Turnell’s immediate release
Professor Turnell announced on Saturday he was being detained in the first-known arrest of a foreign national since the February 1 military coup that overthrew Ms Suu Kyi’s elected government.
Amid concerns about Turnell’s welfare, Ms Payne said Australia’s envoy to Myanmar had now spoken with the economist.
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