Key activists arrested in Burma

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Source: BBC

Burma's military rulers have arrested three of the last remaining leaders of the recent pro-democracy protests which were violently suppressed.

Among those detained was Htay Kywe, who led some of the first marches and was a prominent activist in a 1988 uprising.

The arrests came as thousands attended a pro-government rally in Rangoon, many of them apparently under duress.

UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari, who met junta leaders earlier this month, is preparing for another visit to Burma.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7042885.stm

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1. Just terrible...

I know a man from Burma and his whole family still lives there, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say my best wishes are with them and the people who suffer under this regime.