Myanmar junta halts information flow as protests intensify

Policemen patrol in Yangon (AP)

Authorities in Myanmar have arrested a spokesman for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party as they intensify efforts to halt the spread of information about growing protests against last month’s military takeover.

Despite a crackdown that has killed more than 200 demonstrators so far, protesters were back in the streets Friday morning in several cities and towns.