Burmese Military Jails 71 Suu Kyi Supporters to Block Democracy Meeting, May 22, 1996
The Burmese military regime jails 71 supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi in a bid to block a pro-democracy meeting.
Date: May 22, 1996
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