Burma’s first National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) began work in October, and has since become the focal point of aggrieved Burmese who use the body to file complaints of human…
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Prisoner amnesty ‘soon’: Shwe Mann
Parliamentary speaker remains coy on date of release but implies that a number of political prisoners may be among those freed
Ex-political prisoner dies of cancer
Family of 38-year-old had complained Zaw Lin Htun was being denied adequate treatment and lobbied President Thein Sein for his release
Min Ko Naing moved to Burma’s Insein jail
Prominent student leader transferred from his cell in Kengtung prison to Rangoon in a move that could presage his early release
Monk Gambira in ‘mental, physical decline’
Concern also raised at well-being of jailed former army captain Nay Myo Zin who is yet to receive treatment for a fractured pelvis
Hunger strike underway in Insein prison
Fifteen political prisoners in Rangoon jail say decision not to allow inmates’ right to reduction in sentences goes against penal law