28 January 2010

Campaigns and Advocacy

Blogger Zarganar turns 49 in jail, still has 34 years to serve


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(RSF/IFEX) - Blogger, comedian and human rights activist, Zarganar, marked his 49th birthday in prison on 27 January 2010. He is still being held in Myitkyina jail in the north of Burma, where his health is worsening because of jaundice and high blood pressure. Reporters Without Borders calls again for his release so that he can receive treatment.

His sister-in-law has made a video about him, which can be seen by following the link below.

Zarganar was sentenced to 35 years in prison on 16 February 2009 for "disturbing public order". He had dared to criticise the Burmese junta on his blog, with the use of art and humour.

Sign the petition calling for the release of Zarganar: http://www.rsf.org/fr-petition30148-Nay_Phone_Latt_et_Zarganar.html

Click here to read the article and see the video


Source:

Reporters Without Borders
47, rue Vivienne
75002 Paris
France
rsf (@) rsf.org
Phone: +33 1 44 83 84 84
Fax: +33 1 45 23 11 51
 

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