“They [NLD] should seek to propose a definition for what exactly constitutes a political prisoner.”
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Blue Shirt Campaign calls for release of all political prisoners
The campaign marks the third anniversary of the death of veteran journalist and former political prisoner Win Tin, who died on 21 April 2014.
Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners
“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
NLD govt has released 457 political prisoners
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs said 274 political cases had been closed in the first 100 days of the new government.
Burma has fallen short on political prisoners, say rights groups
Burma freed 101 political prisoners last week, bringing the number of political detainees released by Thein Sein to more than 1,200 under his reign.
52 political prisoners freed in amnesty
The release, which included several high-profile prisoners of conscience, comes after recent pressure on the Burmese government from the United States, as well as rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.