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Press Statement
Sean McCormack
Washington, DC
June 27, 2007


Detention of Phyu Phyu Thinn and Other Political Prisoners

The United States remains concerned about the continued detention of HIV/AIDS activist Phyu Phyu Thinn and other pro-democracy activists who were detained without charges in May for gathering to pray for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. If, as media reports suggest, Phyu Phyu Thinn has begun a hunger strike, the United States expects the Burmese military regime to provide her with appropriate and humane medical attention. The United States calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Phyu Phyu Thinn, others recently detained while praying at pagodas, and all other political prisoners in Burma.

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Released on June 27, 2007

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