More political activists were arrested in Kawthaung

DVB ( August 5,2003 )

Six former NLD members who were involved in the 8888 uprising were arrested by the SPDC’s military intelligence [MI] which was headed by U Than Tin with the order from the local authority chairman, lieutenant-colonel Kyaw Phyoe.

The arrested were detained at 9-mile Prison at Kawthaung and were charged with the participation in political activities in Kawthaung, Tenesserim Division in southern Burma.

Government had warned the local civil servants, private business owners and monks in Kawthaung not to participate in politics. They should also report to the government if they suspected anyone was not following the order.

In addition, security measures were also tightened around schools.

The arrested:
U Soe Win (41)
U Than Lwin (46)
U Khin Aung (51)
U Minn Maung (50)
U Myint Aung (53) and
U Kyaw Aye (55)