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Religious affairs minister urges measures to rein in hate
Religious Affairs Minister Thura Aung Ko criticised monks for "wasting time" on social media, calling it "a platform for the ignition of religious and racial tensions".
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.
Gambira released as trespassing charges dropped
Gambira, one of the leaders of the 2007 Saffron Revolution, has been released from prison today after charges against him for alleged offenses committed in 2012 are dropped.
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.
Gambira sentenced to six months with hard labour
The sentence, handed down today in Mandalay, was denounced by the former monk who led the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
