that was widely read by Burmese Internet users both in Burma and abroad, was arrested on 5 June 2008 for writing in his blog about the widespread criticism of the government's relief efforts after the country was devastated by a cyclone the previous month. Sentenced to 45 years in prison under the Electronic Act by the Insein prison court on 21 November 2008, he was given an additional 14-year jail sentence for unspecified "offences" six days later. He is due to be released in 2067.Nay Phone Latt and Zarganar were awarded a special press freedom prize by Reporters Without Borders on 4 December.
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from Reporters Without Borders: Petition launched for release of two Burmese bloggers serving sentences of 20 and 59 years in prison
also Reporters Without Borders: Support RSF. Sign This Petition: Nay Phone Latt and Zarganar
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