For Gambira, another long-awaited release
The former monk Ashin Gambira, a leading figure in the 2007 Saffron Revolution, stepped out of prison today after serving what will hopefully be his last sentence.
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More charges heaped on Gambira
“I am sad as all this is happening just when I was due to be released,” said Gambira, speaking at the Thanlyin township court on Thursday.
Gambira faces extended term in prison
The fresh charges against the former monk come just three days before his due date for release, after serving a six-month sentence on an immigration charge.
