Myanmar releases dozens of dissidents
Ap, Yangon
Myanmar's military regime has released dozens of activists detained last month after marching in processions to pray for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition confirmed Thursday. At least 47 of the 52 who were arrested in separate incidents in May were freed Wednesday night, Myint Thein, a spokesman for Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party, said in a telephone interview. "Authorities released the prayer vigil campaigners last night, but we are concerned about Phyu Phyu Thin who has not yet been released," Myint Thein said. Phyu Phyu Thin, an AIDS activist from Suu Kyi's NLD party, was taken from her home on May 21 for questioning by police. She recently went on a hunger strike and was reportedly not well.
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