Groups fear for health of Burmese journalist
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Media watchdogs have condemned the prolonged detention of journalist Win Tin, saying his health has seriously deteriorated in recent days.
The 78-year-old was imprisoned 19 years ago by Burma's ruling junta for spreading anti-government propaganda.
Reporters Without Borders and the exiled Burma media group, Burma Media Association, say Win Tin has lung problems and severe asthmatic attacks which prevent him from sleeping and eating properly.
The groups say he has not been allowed any visits from the International Committee for the Red Cross since 2006, because he refused to work during his detention.
They say at least ten journalists and one blogger are imprisoned in Burma.
