List of Detaines

 

 

Mya Aye (a) Thura - Former Political Prisoner

Name: Mya Aye
Alias: Thura
DOB: October 3, 1966
Religious: Islam
Education: B.A Science (Maths)
Father's name: U Maung Maung
Address: No.7, Naungyo street, Thepayagone Ward, Minglataungnyunt Township, Rangoon.

Past experiences:
He belonged to a political party called Graduated Old Student Democratic Association (GOSDA).
He was arrested for the first time on June 20, 1989. He was given 7 years imprisonment. After his released, he still continue his advocacy for restoration democracy. He then became one of the 88 Generation Students' leaders.

He was arrested on August 21, 2007 at his home.



At least 165 activists have been detained since August 19 when peaceful protests began in Burma

* Detailed list of detainess to date

update: September 8, 2007

 

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