Jailed Myanmar journalist sick

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 BANGKOK: Media watchdogs on Tuesday condemned the prolonged detention of Myanmar journalist Win Tin, saying his health has seriously deteriorated in recent days. The 78-year-old was imprisoned 19 years ago by Myanmar’s ruling junta for spreading “anti-government propaganda”. Reporters Without Borders and the exiled Myanmar media group, Burma Media Association, say Win Tin has lung problems and severe asthmatic attacks which prevent him from sleeping and eating properly. “It will be exactly 19 years on July 4 since Burma’s military arrested Win Tin,” the groups said in a joint statement, referring to Myanmar by its former name. “The government, which has a responsibility to protect the life of its citizens, should now release him. He should be moved to a hospital as quickly as possible.” Win Tin was... [read full story]