Burma releases political activist
Radio Australia
03/07/2007, 10:25:20
Burma's military government has released a prominent political activist detained since May.
Phyu Phyu Thinn has been detained for organising prayer vigils in support of the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
She says security police sent her home on Monday night.
The HIV / AIDS activist is the last of 52 people to be freed, who were arrested for holding prayer vigils for Ms Suu Kyi.
Ms Thinn says she began a hunger strike on June19 to demand a trial or release.
In May, the junta announced Ms Suu Kyi's house arrest would be extended for another year, sparking international condemnation.
