NZer back before Myanmar court
Updated at 11:46 am today
New Zealander Philip Blackwood is due back before a Myanmar court today, along with two local men, to face trial on religious charges.
Philip Blackwood.
Photo: AFP
The trio, who ran a bar in Yangon, were accused over a flyer promoting a drinks event depicting Buddha wearing headphones.
They faced possible jail terms if found guilty of breaching the Religion Act with the poster - which was quickly withdrawn from the bar's Facebook page after an outcry.
The trio made their first court appearance last week and all three were denied bail.
The trial could take up to six months.
Mr Blackwood's wife was also in Myanmar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had been providing consular assistance.
The promotional poster by V Gastro bar.
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