More than 200 members of the Myanmar Lawyers Network protested against the privatizations of national heritage sites on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Rangoon. Photo: Hein Htet / Mizzima
Lawyers protest the privatization of historic buildings in Rangoon. Photo: Hein Htet / Mizzima
The buildings to be privatized include the Rangoon East District Court building, West District Court building and Rangoon Region High Court building. Photo: Hein Htet / Mizzima
Lawyers in Rangoon protest the privatization of historic legal buildings in Rangoon.
The lawyers want the government to abide by its national heritage laws.
The demonstration attracted a wide range of members from the legal profession and their supporters.