Published on September 17th, 2009

| Last updated September 17th, 2009 | 1,010 page views so far |
Myanmar State television reported that 7,114 convicted prisoners across the country will be released from prison. However, it was not clear how many of then will be political prisoners. The amnesty was granted for good behaviour and humanitarian ground. The amnesty comes just ahead of the opening of this year’s U.N. General Assembly session, which will be… Read [...]
Published on February 3rd, 2009

| Last updated February 3rd, 2009 | 202 page views so far |
Shan State leader Shwe Ohn has said he will stand for election in 2010, despite his opposition to the State Peace and Development Council’s national convention and 2008 Myanmar constitution.
Shwe Ohn, 87, said he had written to the chair of the State Peace and Development Council, the Internal Affairs Ministry… Read [...]
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