Daw Nyo Aye,Sittwe-based chairperson of Arakan Women's Network, who was charged undersection 505(b) relating to sedition, will be produced in the court on 18September.

Nyo Aye was arrested by the police on 15 August forattending the Sittwe Rice Killing Day program (on 13 August) led by thestudent’s union at Sittwe union office, said her family members.

She was produced in Sittwe township court today but notrial took place and sent her back to the prison.

“Although she appearedin the court, the trial was rescheduled. There was no trial on Tuesday. She wassent back to Sittwe prison hurriedly,” saida person close to Nyo Aye.

After her arrest from the Arakan Women's Networkoffice, the concerned police chief prosecuted her. After arrest, she was sentto Sittwe jail.

Under section 505(b), she may earn two years inprison, fine in cash or both. On 29 August,she was produced in court for the first time.