“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.

“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
“We may have different opinions and argue with one another with honest intentions, but we will maintain our stance as an ally.”
Aung San Suu Kyi, Naw Zipporah Sein and Min Ko Naing have pulled out of the signing ceremony for a historic ceasefire agreement.
Leading figures in 88 Generation Peace and Open Society say they will concentrate efforts on helping the NLD win the election.
Generation 88 leader tells audience that the media should not smear democracy activists in the name of impartiality.
Three hundred people gathered in central Rangoon on Sunday to denounce the extrajudicial killing of Par Gyi.