Date Type Case No Country MMR 7/2013 30/05/2013 Myanmar JUA Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Freedom of religion; Myanmar; 26/07/2013 Allegation of violation of the right to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression of a monk teaching the doctrine of an alternative Buddhist order. According to information received, U Ottama is imprisoned in Taunggyi Prison, Shan State, Myanmar for reportedly teaching a doctrine known as Moepyar. On 3 October 2012, the Kalaw Township Court in Shan State charged him with violating Section 295A of the Penal Code for insulting religion, and sentenced him to two years in prison. The Taunggyi District Court and Shan State High Court on 19 February 2013 reportedly dismissed the appeal without a hearing, and the matter is now pending before the Supreme Court. A/HRC/25/74 169