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This is the second time in a week that police have arrested a group of rights activists who were peacefully protesting against the bronze statue of Gen. Aung San in their town park

Pair was among protesters supporting Aung Ko Htwe, who was himself jailed for speaking about his life as a child soldier for the Myanmar Army.

After unsuccessful meetings, state gov’t withdraws from leading role in building statue; local organizations will form new committee.