Who is terrorist?

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N E W S

1)  In the Burmese Newspaper "KYE MON" (The Mirror)published an article
on 25.9.99 the caption "Famous Liars of the World" appeared above a
picture of KHIN NYUNT which infuriated the man. The Military
Intelligence was hot on the heels of the staff of the paper.  Arrests
and interrogations followed. It was reported that U Hla Han (in his
fifties) died two days later (27 September 99).  He was tortured to
death.

2) Another member of the staff, U Thar Win died on the 2nd October. He was
also tortured to death.  His body was cremated the next day. The family
was informed of his death by a military intelligence officer and was
taken to see the casket before the cremation. They had a glimpse of the
face only.  It was badly bruised. They were given Kyats 10,000/ to
perform Buddhist burial rites which takes place customarily a week after
death. This K 10,000/- equates to US$ 27, the exchange rate in the
market being Kyat360 to one US dollar.  With the loss of the bread
winner - what compensation!!!

3) The families of U Hla Han and U Thar Win have been forbidden to speak
about this to anyone.

4) The other members of the staff at this publishing house came to know of
the death of their colleagues only on the 1st of October which caused
anger and resentment.

5) Interrogation and investigation continues to date. 20 of those arrested
have been released while 7 remain in custody.  Fortunately or
unfortunately, death has brought release from further sufferings and
troubles to 2. How many more will suffer torture and death?  This is the
latest news from inside the country where 45 million are held as
hostages.

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