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Suu Kyi Trial: Burma Imprisons 2 Dissidents For Praying For Leader's Release

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First Posted: 06-22-09 09:07 AM   |   Updated: 06-22-09 09:12 AM

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Al Jazeera English :

Two members of Myanmar's main opposition party have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for "insulting religion", after they prayed for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Two members of Myanmar's main opposition party have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for "insulting religion", after they prayed for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Two members of Myanmar's main opposition party have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for "insulting religion", after they prayed for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.
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- xristy I'm a Fan of xristy permalink

The headline on this story shows bias against Suu Kyi supporters by labeling them "dissidents". The original article in Al Jazeera correctly indicates that the persons are "supporters". "dissident" is generally a pejorative reference rather than a neutral or conciliatory reference.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:39 AM on 06/22/2009
- Tulu I'm a Fan of Tulu permalink

You can read what is in another USA "ally" dictator

on this wonderful article from Prof. al MAriam

http://www.ethiomedia.com/adroit/2482.html

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:36 AM on 06/22/2009
- CigarGod I'm a Fan of CigarGod 130 fans permalink
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What's with using "Burma"?
Have their changed their name back?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:19 AM on 06/22/2009
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