Burma: Drop Charges Against Peaceful Protesters

Email Authorities in Burma should drop charges against activists who participated in peaceful protests against government policiesAuthorities in Burma should drop charges against activists who participated in peaceful protests against government policies. (Bangkok) – Authorities in Burma should drop charges against activists who participated in peaceful protests against government policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Nine peace activists now face criminal charges for demonstrating in Rangoon without a permit on September 21, 2012, International Peace Day.read more

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