In Burma, the military government is continuing a countrywide crackdown on dissident leaders. On Saturday, the Burmese social activist Htin Kyam was seized by unknown assailants. Witnesses released video of Kyam being seized and dragged away. Kyam has already been arrested three times this year for organizing rallies against the military junta. He recently organized a rare protest against rising prices on fuel.
Burma Crackdown Continues with Dissident Arrest
HeadlineAug 27, 2007