Weapons of terror: Panties to Myanmar


	Weapons of terror: Panties to Myanmar

masbury

5-29-2008 5:05 PM

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Activists claim junta leaders believe contact with such causes loss of a man's "power." "If you don't believe me, you can bring this to the Yangon airport - you will be shot dead"

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