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ZAYAR THAW Myanmar/Burma: Hip-hop performer sentenced to six years in prison Hip-hop star Zayar Thaw was sentenced to six years imprisonment by a Rangoon court on 20 November 2008 for his involvement in anti-regime protests 21 November 2008 Myanmar/Burma: Hip-hop artist released from prison On 6 January 2009, the Burmese military junta authorities released popular hip-hop singer Yan Yan Chan, who was arrested in April 2008 12 January 2009 Myanmar/Burma: Musicians are being arrested Two members of the controversial - and popular - Burmese hip-hop group Acid have been arrested, along with the lead guitarist in Shwe Thansin group 30 April 2008