Burma 'still hunting protesters'

BBC

The authorities in Burma are continuing to seek and detain those who took part in last month's anti-government protests, the government has announced.

According to a statement in an official newspaper, almost 3,000 people have been detained since the government began its crackdown on protesters.

Some 500 people remain in custody and "some are still being called in", the statement said.

On Monday, a UN envoy called reports of new arrests "extremely disturbing".

Burma's military leaders have faced mounting international criticism since troops used force to end days of protests.

The government says 10 people died, but diplomats fear the figure is far higher, and there is also concern for the hundreds thought to remain in detention......