Burmese journalist Win Tin released

Burmese journalist Win Tin was released from prison today after 19 years behind bars. The 78 year old, who is Burma’s longest serving political prisoner, vowed to continue to protest against the ruling junta,

The 78-year-old Win Tin said he would continue to wear his light blue prison uniform as a show of protest against the junta, which has ruled Myanmar for 46 years. “I have to continue with my unfinished task of trying to achieve democracy in Myanmar,” Win Tin told reporters at a friend’s home in Yangon after his release from the notorious Insein Prison. He appeared alert and healthy despite recent reports that he is ill. link