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Burma Crackdown on Prominent Monks and Activists Continues; More Get Long Term Jail

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By Ashin Mettacara

A prominent monk *Ashin Gambira* was condemned to 12 years prison. But his case is not closed yet. He will probably get more than 50 years because there are so many charges against him.
Ashin Gambira is a spokesmonk for the Saffron Revolution and he spoke well of the protest leaders.
A Buddhist monk *Ashin Kelasa* from Mandalay was also sentenced to 35 years for his involvement in protests.
Two activists Tin Htoo Aung , Kam Lat Hkoat were sentenced to 33 years each, and another activist Kat Hkant Kwal was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. They all have been convicted of involvement in last year protests led by the Buddhist monks.

 

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THIS IS MONSTROUS AND GETTING WORSE!!!! by Stephen Fox on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:03:22 PM
I mentioned New Mexico Senator Tom Udall, for many reasons by Stephen Fox on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:13:45 PM
Thank you for your everything and comments by Ashin Mettacara on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:13:33 PM