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Burma Indicts Dissident Comedian

Leading opposition figure faces prison for aiding cyclone victims

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 7, 2008 9:54 AM CDT

(AP) – A popular comedian who became one of the most prominent critics of Burma's military government has been formally charged with several political offenses. Zarganar, who had been leading a citizen effort to aid victims of Cyclone Nargis, has been indicted on five counts, including unlawful...   Read full story »

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