Myanmar detains dozens of opposition members
YANGON, Myanmar — Authorities in military-run Myanmar detained dozens of opposition party members Sunday as they returned from ceremonies marking the death of the father of jailed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, witnesses said. The arrests came after riot police set up barricades around the Martyr’s Mausoleum where the official ceremony took place to commemorate the death of Gen. Aung San, the country’s independence hero. At least 50 members of the opposition National League for Democracy party were walking in small groups when they were arrested, witnesses said on condition of anonymity for fear of official reprisal. CLICK FOR MORE…
from WN.com – World News
