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Malaysian officials linked to human trafficking

January 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment

The foreign relations committee of US Senate is investigating allegations that Malaysian officials are extorting money from foreign refugees. Those unable to pay are sold to human traffickers. “US Senate foreign relations committee staff are reviewing reports of extortion and human trafficking from Burmese and other migrants in Malaysia, allegedly at the hands of Malaysia [...]

100 churches ordered closed in Rangoon, Burma

January 16th, 2009 | Comments Off

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has received reports from Burma (Myanmar) that local authorities in Rangoon (Yangon), the country’s former capital, are ordering churches to stop holding worship services and threatening to jail disobedient pastors. As many as 80 percent of the city’s churches could be affected. The campaign appears to be particularly targeted at churches meeting [...]

Burmese blogger sentenced to 20 years

November 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments

A special court holding session behind closed doors inside a Burmese prison today sentenced a young blogger named Nay Phone Latt (at right) to 20 years and 6 months incarceration.  Also, poet Saw Wai, received a two-year term for a poem containing concealed ridicule of Senior General Than Shwe, head of the governing military junta. [...]