Burma on Tuesday began releasing prisoners as part of a government-ordered clemency program. Family members of inmates gathered with journalists Tuesday outside the notorious Insein prison in Rangoon, waiting for the release of relatives. Rights activists say not enough political prisoners are being freed under the deal signed by President Thein Sein Monday to coincide […]
Burma Begins Clemency; Activists Say Not Enough
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Burma Begins Clemency, as Activists Express Disappointment
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Burma on Tuesday began releasing prisoners as part of a government-ordered clemency program. But some activists say not enough political prisoners are being freed under the deal. Dozens of family members of inmates gathered Tuesday outside the notorious Insein prison in Rangoon, waiting for the release of their relatives. But many were disappointed the clemency […]
Burma to Reduce Sentences of Some Prisoners
Posted January 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s government says it will reduce the sentences of some prisoners on humanitarian grounds. State television and radio announced Monday that President Thein Sein signed a clemency order to mark the country’s 64th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule on Wednesday. The government said some death sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment. Prison […]
Burma to Reduce Sentences of Some Prisoners
Posted January 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s government says it will reduce the sentences of some prisoners on humanitarian grounds. State television and radio announced Monday that President Thein Sein signed a clemency order to mark the country’s 64th anniversary of independence. The government said some death sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment. Prison terms above 30 years will be […]
