Myanmar violence sparks protest in New York Peaceful activists challenged human rights violations by Zainab Hasnaih Issue date: 10/2/07 About 200 red-clad protesters, some sitting silently and some holding signs, demonstrated outside the Myanmar consulate yesterday against the house arrest of a political activist and the forceful actions taken against protesting monks and civilians. The […]
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