Two jailed for Suu Kyi prayer

22 Jun 09 | Index Index, minipost

A Burmese court has sentenced Chit Pe and Aung Saw Wei, supporters of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, to 18 months in prison. The two were convicted of insulting religion after leading prayers at a pagoda for Suu Kyi and other activists to be freed.  Read more here

Burmese junta raids news journal office

02 Jun 09 | Index Index, minipost

Burmese authorities have  raided the office of the True News Weekly Journal (Thitsa) after an increase in sales amongst the supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi waiting outside Insein prison on 25 May, the first day Suu Kyi was present at the trial. Read more here