In Burma, giving aid to others is a crime...

One of Burma's most popular comedians has been charged with several offences, after he defied the military by giving aid to the victims of Cyclone Nargis. 

Zarganar faces charges including creating public unrest and unlawful association for his activities during the disaster, his relatives said. 

He appeared at a special court in Rangoon's notorious Insein Jail. 

The move came one day before Burmese dissidents plan to mark 20 years since nationwide pro-democracy protests. 

Six weeks of rallies - which became know as the 8/8/88 protests - were eventually brutally suppressed by the military. 

At least 3,000 civilians were killed as the military tightened its grip on power. More...

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