Myanmar starts to release prisoners
13 years, 5 months ago

Myanmar starts to release prisoners

Al Jazeera  

Dissident comedian among first to be freed as part of amnesty announced by the authorities for thousands of detainees. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Myanmar opposition leader, said ” We hope many more will be released…I’m really thankful for the release of political prisoners.” Zarganar was detained in 2008 after giving interviews to foreign media criticising the nation’s former military rulers for being slow to respond to Cyclone Nargis, which left nearly 140,000 people dead or missing. Freedom for political detainees has been anticipated as part of liberalising measures since Myanmar’s long-ruling military government handed power in March to a military-backed civilian administration. Altsean Burma, a human rights organisation, cautiously welcomed the prisoner amnesty, with Debbie Stopard their spokesperson, telling Al Jazeera: “We need to see reforms not just based on the release of prisoners but a cessation of military influence as well.” ‘Promising signals’ Nyan Win, a spokesman for Suu Kyi, said: “We welcome the amnesty announcement. If they are going to release political prisoners, that would be a very positive sign.” The release of political detainees has been a key concern of the US, which has been seeking to re-engage with Myanmar after isolating its former military government with political and economic sanctions over its poor record on human rights and democracy.

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A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners
3 weeks, 6 days ago

A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — An independent online news agency in Myanmar said Friday that one of its journalists arrested two years ago has been subjected to daily physical and mental abuse after exposing human rights violations in the country’s main prison where he’s being held. Sai Zaw Thaike was mistreated for allegedly exposing human rights abuses by prison staff of fellow political …

Foreigners among 6,000 prisoners to be freed under Myanmar junta’s annual amnesty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreigners among 6,000 prisoners to be freed under Myanmar junta’s annual amnesty

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s military regime to free nearly 6,000 prisoners in amnesty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar’s military regime to free nearly 6,000 prisoners in amnesty

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule, state media said. The Associated Press news agency said the foreigners to be released could include four Thai fishermen who were arrested by Myanmar’s navy in late November after patrol boats opened fire on Thai …

Myanmar junta to release nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar junta to release nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

New Indian Express  

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day. More than 5,800 prisoners -- including 180 foreigners -- will be freed, the junta said in a statement on Saturday, when the country marks 77 years of independence from British colonial rule. The annual …

Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of junta’s brutal rule: ‘Inhumane’
3 months ago

Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of junta’s brutal rule: ‘Inhumane’

The Independent  

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A prominent Myanmar Christian leader is released from prison for a second time in 4 months
8 months ago

A prominent Myanmar Christian leader is released from prison for a second time in 4 months

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A prominent Christian church leader and human rights advocate from Myanmar’s Kachin ethnic minority was released from prison earlier this week, a member of a Kachin peace organization said Wednesday. Samson, a former head of the Kachin Baptist Convention, also chairs the Kachin National Consultative Assembly, an umbrella organization uniting religious and civil society groups with political organizations …

Myanmarese in Manipur detention centre sit on hunger strike, demand release
8 months ago

Myanmarese in Manipur detention centre sit on hunger strike, demand release

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: Around 100 Myanmar nationals currently staying in a detention centre in Manipur have begun a hunger strike, demanding their release, officials said. Manipur Central Jail superintendent Sorokhaibam Bhadrika said that the Manipur Jail does not have the authority to release them as they were penalised by the court under section 14 of the Foreigners Act. “The detainees demanded to …

Myanmar’s military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar’s military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government on Thursday pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but they apparently included just a small proportion of the thousands of political detainees jailed for opposing army rule. The head of Myanmar ’s military council, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, pardoned 9,652 prisoners to mark the holiday, state-run …

Myanmar generals pardon more than 9,000 prisoners
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar generals pardon more than 9,000 prisoners

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s generals have pardoned more than 9,000 prisoners, including 114 foreign nationals, to mark the country’s Independence Day. “Myanmar’s military generals are up to their same old tricks, releasing large numbers of common criminals and a bunch of foreign prisoners during a major national holiday and trying to dress that up as ‘progress’ on human rights,” Phil Robertson, the deputy …

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader
1 year, 4 months ago

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader

The Independent  

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Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing: source
1 year, 6 months ago

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing: source

The Hindu  

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ailing and a request for an outside physician to see her has been denied by the country's military rulers, a source familiar with the matter and the shadow government loyal to her said on Tuesday. The Southeast Asian country has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military overthrew Ms. …

Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisoners
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisoners

Al Jazeera  

Prison authorities accused of extrajudicial killings and torture with thousands of people arrested for their opposition to the coup. The military removed political prisoners from Kyaiksakaw Prison, in Bago Region’s Daik-U township, on June 27 under the pretence of transferring them, but a total of 37 have since gone missing, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners – a prominent monitoring …

Myanmar's Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar's Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army

The Independent  

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Myanmar’s Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s Supreme Court scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said Saturday. Two legal officials familiar with the cases filed against her said the Supreme Court planned to hear Suu Kyi’s appeals …

Myanmar army rulers free 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture
1 year, 11 months ago

Myanmar army rulers free 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government on Monday granted amnesty to more than 3,000 prisoners to mark the traditional lunar New Year holiday, but it wasn’t immediately clear if those released included the thousands of political detainees locked up for opposing army rule. Some 17,460 political detainees, including Myanmar’s former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, were in detention as of …

Myanmar’s military junta frees 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture
1 year, 11 months ago

Myanmar’s military junta frees 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture

LA Times  

Prisoners released from Insein Prison are welcomed by family and friends in Yangon, Myanmar, on Monday. Myanmar’s military government Monday granted amnesty to more than 3,000 prisoners to mark the traditional lunar New Year holiday, but it wasn’t immediately clear if those released included the thousands of political detainees locked up for opposing army rule. Some 17,460 political detainees, including …

Myanmar releases 4 foreigners in broad prisoner amnesty
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar releases 4 foreigners in broad prisoner amnesty

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government released an Australian academic, a Japanese filmmaker, an ex-British diplomat and an American on Thursday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty that also freed many local citizens held for protesting the army takeover. Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman, and American Kyaw Htay Oo were among 5,774 prisoners being freed on …

Myanmar to release 4 foreigners, including an American, in broad prisoner amnesty
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar to release 4 foreigners, including an American, in broad prisoner amnesty

LA Times  

Sean Turnell, an economist at Australia’s Macquarie University, is one of four foreigners whom Myanmar is releasing from prison. Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman, and American Kyaw Htay Oo, as well as 11 local Myanmar celebrities, were among a total of 5,774 prisoners who were being released, Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported. for Political Prisoners, a rights …

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Military says it is releasing and deporting four foreigners as part of a prisoner amnesty to mark Myanmar’s National Victory Day. Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported on Thursday that Australian Sean Turnell, Japan’s Toru Kubota, Briton Vicky Bowman and American Kyaw Htay Oo were among 5,774 prisoners who were being released. The British embassy in Yangon said Bowman had not yet …

No political prisoners released in Myanmar holiday amnesty
2 years, 11 months ago

No political prisoners released in Myanmar holiday amnesty

Al Jazeera  

Military releases 1,619 prisoners to mark the traditional new year holiday, but no political prisoners were freed. Myanmar’s military has started releasing more than 1,600 prisoners to mark the Southeast Asian nation’s traditional New Year festivities, but no political detainees were freed despite the country’s ruling general promising to restore peace this year. “As part of the celebration of Myanmar’s …

Prominent Myanmar filmmaker against military rule arrested after a year on the run
3 years, 1 month ago

Prominent Myanmar filmmaker against military rule arrested after a year on the run

LA Times  

Filmmaker Htun Zaw Win was arrested almost a year after being put on a wanted list for encouraging government workers to join anti-government protests. An award-winning film director in Myanmar has been arrested almost a year after he was put on a wanted list for encouraging government employees to join in protests against military rule, a colleague and local media …

Cambodian leader admits error over Myanmar prisoner release
3 years, 1 month ago

Cambodian leader admits error over Myanmar prisoner release

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Monday that Myanmar’s military government had released an Australian economist detained for the past year, but Myanmar authorities denied his claim. In a morning speech marking the inauguration of a road, Hun Sen said Sean Turnell was released from detention on Sunday in response to a request by the Cambodian …

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure
3 years, 5 months ago

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

ABC  

Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and famous comedian Zarganar. Key points: ASEAN is excluding the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing from its summit later this month UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews welcomed the prisoners' release The junta has released prisoners several times since the …

Hundreds of political prisoners freed in Myanmar after amnesty
3 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of political prisoners freed in Myanmar after amnesty

Al Jazeera  

Joyful scenes as families reunited but experts say international community needs to keep up the pressure on the coup leaders. Hundreds of political prisoners have been freed from Myanmar’s Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s party spokesman and a famous comedian, according to local media. The announcement came shortly after a televised address by Min Aung Hlaing, the army …

US sanctions 22, including Myanmar ministers, for military coup
3 years, 8 months ago

US sanctions 22, including Myanmar ministers, for military coup

Al Jazeera  

Several government ministers, military coup leaders and adult members of their families are among those being targeted. The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on 22 individuals including four Myanmar government ministers in response to the February military coup and attacks against the country’s pro-democracy movement. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the new sanctions were …

UN calls on Myanmar’s military to release Aung San Suu Kyi
3 years, 8 months ago

UN calls on Myanmar’s military to release Aung San Suu Kyi

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of protesters take to the streets of Yangon on Thursday as the country marks the fifth month since the coup. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Myanmar’s military to release Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint now, a UN spokesperson said, a day after thousands of other detainees were freed five months since the coup. …

Activists, journalists included in Myanmar prisoner release
3 years, 8 months ago

Activists, journalists included in Myanmar prisoner release

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s government began releasing about 2,300 prisoners on Wednesday, including activists who were detained for protesting against the military’s seizure of power in February and journalists who reported on the protests, officials said. According to official announcements on state media, most if not all of the freed detainees faced charges related to the protests, including Section 505 of …

Activists, journalists included in Myanmar prisoner release
3 years, 8 months ago

Activists, journalists included in Myanmar prisoner release

The Independent  

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Myanmar to release 2,000 prisoners, drops charges against actors
3 years, 8 months ago

Myanmar to release 2,000 prisoners, drops charges against actors

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s military authorities plan to release about 2,000 people from jails across the country, according to reports on Wednesday, as state television said the generals were dropping charges against actors and other celebrities who took part in the anti-coup protests. Actors, sportspeople, social media influencers, doctors and teachers have been among hundreds of people listed as wanted for opposing the …

Is Myanmar getting away with killing off dissidents?
3 years, 9 months ago

Is Myanmar getting away with killing off dissidents?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, June 16 at 19:30GMT: Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power in February, claiming without evidence that an election in which the National League of Democracy party retained power was fraudulent. Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of Myanmar under the NLD, has gone on trial accused of several crimes including violating coronavirus …

Myanmar People Slam ASEAN-junta Consensus to End Violence, but No Immediate Protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Myanmar People Slam ASEAN-junta Consensus to End Violence, but No Immediate Protests

News 18  

People in Myanmar on Sunday criticised an agreement between the country's junta chief and Southeast Asian leaders to end the violence-hit nation's crisis, saying it fell short of restoring democracy and holding the army accountable for hundreds of civilian deaths. There were no immediate protests in Myanmar's big cities a day after the meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian …

ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses
3 years, 11 months ago

ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses

Al Jazeera  

Analysts and former diplomats say Saturday’s summit in Jakarta could be the most consequential in the regional bloc’s 54-year history. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who led the February 1 coup that deposed Myanmar’s democratically-elected government, is expected to participate in Saturday’s summit of the 10-member ASEAN alongside seven head of states. “Min Aung Hlaing should face a courtroom for …

Myanmar junta pardons prisoners, to attend regional summit
3 years, 11 months ago

Myanmar junta pardons prisoners, to attend regional summit

Associated Press  

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s junta on Saturday released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the traditional new year holiday, including at least three political detainees, and the military leader behind the February coup confirmed he would attend a regional summit later this month. State broadcaster MRTV said that junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing had pardoned 23,047 prisoners, including …

Myanmar frees thousands of prisoners but many dissidents excluded
3 years, 11 months ago

Myanmar frees thousands of prisoners but many dissidents excluded

Al Jazeera  

More than 23,000 prisoners from jails across the country to be released, but most of them were jailed before the February 1 coup. The military rulers of Myanmar have ordered the release of 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country under a New Year amnesty, a Prisons Department spokesman said, though few, if any, democracy activists arrested since a February …

Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for anti-coup protests
4 years ago

Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for anti-coup protests

Associated Press  

YANGON, Myanmar — Hundreds of people imprisoned for demonstrating against last month’s coup in Myanmar were released Wednesday, a rare conciliatory gesture by the military that appeared aimed at placating the protest movement. “I’m sorry for some colleagues who are still in prison.” Meanwhile, messages online urged people to stay home Wednesday in protest — rather than flooding the streets …

AP journalist Thein Zaw released from detention in Myanmar
4 years ago

AP journalist Thein Zaw released from detention in Myanmar

Associated Press  

YANGON, Myanmar — Thein Zaw, a journalist for The Associated Press who was arrested more than three weeks ago while covering a protest against the coup in Myanmar, was released from detention on Wednesday. He told the AP that his mother told him through tears: “We thought we’d never see you again.” Thein Zaw had earlier said that the judge …

US House condemns Myanmar coup, urges freeing of detainees
4 years ago

US House condemns Myanmar coup, urges freeing of detainees

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. House on Friday condemned the military takeover in …

Thein Zaw: Associated Press calls for release of journalist detained in Myanmar
4 years ago

Thein Zaw: Associated Press calls for release of journalist detained in Myanmar

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — The Associated Press has demanded the release of a journalist detained and charged “for simply doing his job” while covering violent anti-coup demonstrations for the American news outlet in Myanmar. “The Associated Press calls for the immediate release of AP journalist Thein Zaw, who has been charged with a crime in Myanmar for simply doing his …

US grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after coup
4 years ago

US grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after coup

Al Jazeera  

Temporary status to be granted to 1,600 Myanmar nationals living in the US, more sanctions likely, officials say. The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Myanmar citizens living in the United States because of the military’s crackdown following the February 1 coup, senior administration officials said on Friday. The decision means about 1,600 Myanmar nationals …

‘Abhorrent’: Malaysia’s plan for Myanmar repatriation condemned
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Abhorrent’: Malaysia’s plan for Myanmar repatriation condemned

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups warn the people could face persecution if they are returned to military-ruled Myanmar. “The Malaysian immigration authorities claim their ‘repatriation program’ does not involve refugees or asylum seekers, but how have they determined this if the UN has been prevented from accessing people in immigration detention for over one and a half years?” asked Amnesty International Malaysia’s Executive …

Myanmar under pressure at UN as rage against coup simmers
4 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar under pressure at UN as rage against coup simmers

Al Jazeera  

Thousands assembled in Yangon, capital Naypyidaw and Mandalay on Saturday to denounce the continuing night raids of coup opponents. Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup sustained mass protests for an eighth straight day on Saturday as continuing arrests of junta critics added to anger over the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Internet memes captioned “Our nights aren’t safe …

Myanmar’s military grants amnesty to more than 23,000 prisoners
4 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar’s military grants amnesty to more than 23,000 prisoners

Al Jazeera  

Sentences of 23,314 Myanmar prisoners and 55 foreign prisoners are remitted as mass protests against the coup continue. Myanmar on Friday granted amnesty to more than 23,000 prisoners and the coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on people to “join hands” with the military for democracy – but despite that thousands of people have rallied demanding a return …

US President Joe Biden imposes sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over coup
4 years, 1 month ago

US President Joe Biden imposes sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over coup

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden has announced a series of sanctions on the military leaders of Myanmar in response to their recent action to overthrow a democratically elected leadership in a coup. Biden said he has approved a new executive order enabling US to immediately sanction the military leaders who directed the coup, their business interests, as well as close family …

New arrests in Myanmar, as US moves to sanction coup leaders
4 years, 1 month ago

New arrests in Myanmar, as US moves to sanction coup leaders

Al Jazeera  

US goes after Myanmar funds as it increases pressure on generals to relinquish power. One of removed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s closest aides was detained overnight in a new wave of arrests following last week’s military coup, according to an official from her party, as US President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on the generals who seized power …

Biden urges Myanmar military to free detainees, step down
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden urges Myanmar military to free detainees, step down

Al Jazeera  

President says US is working with allies and partners to address the army’s takeover and Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest. Myanmar’s military should relinquish power and release officials and activists detained in a coup, US President Joe Biden said in his first foreign policy address on Thursday, as the UN Security Council issued a statement expressing “deep concern” at events …

US calls detentions in Myanmar a coup, promises sanctions
4 years, 1 month ago

US calls detentions in Myanmar a coup, promises sanctions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The military detention of Myanmar’s …

Myanmar coup: What we know so far, in 500 words
4 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar coup: What we know so far, in 500 words

Al Jazeera  

A quick look at the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government. Myanmar’s military has terminated the country’s short-lived experience with democracy by removing democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a one-year state of emergency. Members of the military government justified Monday’s coup by alleging widespread voter fraud in a November general election that was …

Fears grow for Middle East inmates amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 11 months ago

Fears grow for Middle East inmates amid coronavirus pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Some governments have released prisoners in response to the contagion’s spread, while others ignored calls to do so. “Because of the pandemic, confinement is an additional punishment for the prisoners,” said Kaddour Chouicha, 63, an engineering professor at Algeria’s University of Oran and a human rights activist. “It’s the only way.” ‘Destroys you psychologically’ In Egypt, authorities rejected pleas to …

Myanmar’s political prisoners struggle with life after jail
5 years, 10 months ago

Myanmar’s political prisoners struggle with life after jail

Al Jazeera  

Freed prisoners struggle to find work, resume normal life after their release amid stigma and lack of support. “But then all of a sudden, it was like I dropped dead.” 190125035908709 Sonny Swe is one of the thousands of former political prisoners who, after years behind bars, are facing the challenge of reintegrating into society with no form of restitution, …

US envoy to Myanmar Sam Brownback calls for release of journalists jailed for covering Rohingya crisis
6 years, 11 months ago

US envoy to Myanmar Sam Brownback calls for release of journalists jailed for covering Rohingya crisis

Firstpost  

US envoy Sam Brownback called for the release of journalists jailed in Myanmar while covering the plight of ethnic Rohingya Muslims forced to flee a military crackdown Dhaka: US envoy Sam Brownback called for the release of journalists jailed in Myanmar while covering the plight of ethnic Rohingya Muslims forced to flee a military crackdown. Brownback spoke in Bangladesh, where …

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