31.   He said it was the Wa group that was involved in the amphetamine trade, and that it was carried out with the connivance of Burmese authorities.

32.   However, the EU stopped short of threatening any sort of retaliation if the Burmese authorities failed to free the prisoners.

33.   His remarks, quoted in the Bangkok Post, were in response to allegation made last week by Burmese military authorities.

34.   It was unclear when, and there was no immediate confirmation from Burmese authorities.

35.   Khun Sa invited them in after contacting Burmese authorities and reportedly offering to surrender.

36.   Khun Sa surrendered to Burmese authorities earlier this month.

37.   Most ethnic groups who have conflicts with the government attribute them to mistrust of the Burmese authorities in Rangoon.

38.   She said Burmese authorities have clamped down on political activities, arrested peaceful demonstrators and harassed those advocating a shift to democratic rule.

39.   Thai police Monday cited Burmese authorities as saying a third guerrilla was arrested and two more were being hunted.

40.   Thai border security officials said Wednesday that Burmese authorities told them that a brigade of Karen National Union guerrillas under the command of Col. Moe Tu surrendered on Sunday.