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Updated Information about Nyi Nyi Aung's Hunger Strike

December 11, 2009

The lawyer representing Kyaw Zaw Lwin (a.k.a. Nyi Nyi Aung), a political
prisoner in Burma’s Inseign Prison and naturalized U.S. citizen, has disclosed
that his client’s trial will be postponed until next week due to health
complications.

Kyaw Zaw Lwin, who was arrested upon arrival to Rangoon’s international
airport in September on charges related to fraud and carrying excessive amounts
of Burmese currency, has been on a hunger strike since Saturday to protest the
lack of prisoners’ rights in Burma.

The U.S. Embassy’s request today to meet with Kyaw Zaw Lwin has been
denied, and any further details regarding his health status are currently
unavailable; however there is growing concern for the wellbeing of the lifelong
pro democracy activist.

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