Document #1163789

AI – Amnesty International

Harsh sentences for 14 dissidents reveal government's true intentions

http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/myanmar-harsh-sentences-14-dissidents-reveal-government-s-true-intention

ecoi.net summary:
14 dissidents who took part in the 2007 anti-government demonstrations sentenced to 65 years’ imprisonment each; blogger Nay Phone Latt, given 20 years and six months in prison; more than 2,100 political prisoners are currently under arrest
Country:
Myanmar
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/myanmar-harsh-sentences-14-dissidents-reveal-government-s-true-intention
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
11 November 2008
Document ID:
1163789 (former ID 109039)

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