A veteran Rangoon activist said on Saturday that some activists, including him, went into hiding without returning home. He said more activists would probably face arrest in coming days unless they manage to escape.   

The New Light of Myanmar reported on Saturday, “Htay Kywe, who led the move [demonstrations], is still at-large.”

Htay Kywe managed to escape arrest as his colleagues were being arrested on Tuesday. On Thursday, his brother was taken in by authorities and questioned about Htay Kywe's whereabouts.

From his location in hiding, Htay Kywe told The Irrawaddy, “With the cooperation of the people, we are ready to break through all obstacles if the political and economic impasse in Burma persists.”