UN experts condemn Burma trials

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7737048.stm

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A team of United Nations experts has condemned the trials of dozens of political activists in Burma.

The trials, conducted in great secrecy during the past week, have resulted in sentences of up to 65 years in prison.

Those sentenced include leaders of the 88 Generation students' movement and leaders of the monks' alliance that led last year's anti-government protest.

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Created by Lightowl on 23 November 2008

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