Thai murders: Burma military chief urges review of verdicts

The head of Burma's military has called on the Thai government to review the conviction of two men for the murders of two British backpackers.

Burmese migrants Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, also known as Win Zaw Htun, were found guilty last week at a court in Thailand of killing Hannah Witheridge from Norfolk and David Miller from Jersey.

The pair, both bar workers, say Thai police tortured them into confessing to the killing on September 15 last year and will appeal against their sentences.

The force has defended its investigation, but since the conviction there have been daily protests in Burma. State media has reported General Min Aung Hlaing calling for a "review of the evidence" and to "avoid a situation in which the innocent ... were wrongly punished".

This follows a statement made earlier this week by Amnesty International for a full investigation into claims the two men were tortured.

But despite the concerns, the brother of one of the victims David Miller said he felt the "correct decision" had been reached in the case.