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How an ‘Unlikely Prisoner’ Survived 650 Days in Myanmar’s Jails

How an ‘Unlikely Prisoner’ Survived 650 Days in Myanmar’s Jails

By Sebastian Strangio
"The difference to the past," says economist Sean Turnell, "is that this junta does not seem to even pretend anymore that it has any sort of vision for Myanmar."

Why Did Myanmar’s Military Reduce Aung San Suu Kyi’s Prison Sentence?

Why Did Myanmar’s Military Reduce Aung San Suu Kyi’s Prison Sentence?

By Sebastian Strangio
The move is part of a strategy aimed at normalizing the junta's relations with the outside world - or at least with ASEAN.
Myanmar Junta Sentenced Journalist to 10 Years in Prison

Myanmar Junta Sentenced Journalist to 10 Years in Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Hmue Yadanar Khet Moh Moh Tun of the Myanmar Pressphoto Agency was charged with abetting terrorism by donating money to anti-junta resistance groups.

Myanmar Junta Pardons More Than 2,000 Political Prisoners

Myanmar Junta Pardons More Than 2,000 Political Prisoners

By Sebastian Strangio
All of those amnestied were detained under a law – Section 505(a) of the penal code – that makes it illegal to promote dissent against the military.

Australian Economist Jailed in Myanmar Applauded in Parliament

Australian Economist Jailed in Myanmar Applauded in Parliament

By Rod McGuirk
Sean Turnell, 58, was arrested shortly after the February 2021 coup and spent more than 600 days in prison.

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Political Prisoners, Courting Further Isolation

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Political Prisoners, Courting Further Isolation

By Sebastian Strangio
The state-sanctioned killings have likely snuffed out any chance of the country's conflict being settled through peaceful negotiations.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday

Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday

By Grant Peck
While around 1,600 prisoners have been freed, political detainees were not among those released.
Myanmar Junta Pardons Prominent Entertainers Arrested for Anti-Coup Activities

Myanmar Junta Pardons Prominent Entertainers Arrested for Anti-Coup Activities

By Sebastian Strangio
Most were arrested for incitement after taking part in protests in the weeks following last year's coup d'etat.

Myanmar’s Contradictory Message on Political Prisoners

Myanmar’s Contradictory Message on Political Prisoners

By John Quinley III
The revolving door of releases and convictions continues.

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