Jun 23, 2008 (DVB)–Zayar Thaw, a member of the popular hip-hop group Acid and leader of the youth activist group Generation Wave, was brought to court on Friday to face charges under the Unlawful Association Act.
Zayar Thaw’s aunt said her nephew seemed to be in good spirits when he appeared at Lanmadaw township court.
"He said he had done what he believed was right and that he wasn’t afraid to be punished for it," she said.
"When he was first arrested, rumours were going round that he had been detained on drugs charges and he was so sad to hear that. But now it's all been cleared up."
Zayar Thaw is being tried along with five other people who face the same charge, his aunt said.
U Aung Kyi and Daw Aye Aye Generation Wave Naing will act as defence lawyers for Zayar Thaw, Aung Zay Phyoe, Arkar Bo and Thiha Win Tin.
Wai Lwin Myoe and Yan Naing Thu will be defended respectively by U Myo Myint and U Win Tin, resident lawyers at Lanmadaw court.
Zayar Thaw’s aunt said he had also been charged with another offence by Bahan township court.
"Zayar Thaw is facing charges of possession of foreign currency at Bahan township court as well. He was found in possession of 125 Thai baht, 10 Singaporean dollars and 25 Malaysian ringgits,” she said.
"The boys said they were beaten up during interrogation by government officials after they were arrested."
The next court hearing is due to be held on 27 June.
Reporting by Yee May Aung
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