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62 political prisoners who participated in protests at Pathein Prison will face a three-year extension to their prison terms according to sources close to the Prison Department The Pathein Prison Court in Ayeyarwady Region has recently handed down a verdict, sentencing 62 political prisoners who took part in January protests at Pathein Prison to an additional three years of

Mann Win Khaing Than, Prime Minister of the National Unity Government (NUG) pledged at the 82nd the National Unity Government cabinet meeting earlier this month that justice needs to be brought for prisoners allegedly tortured at Pathein Prison, the NUG reports.

YANGON, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Sales of the Chinese New Year decorations and snacks in shops at Yangon Chinatown have slowed as commodity prices are soaring in the

Two prisoners were killed in an ensuing crackdown, which rights monitors say is a ‘war crime.’

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Deadly crackdown at Pathein Prison also leaves 70 injured, nine in critical condition, fueling suspicion that jails have a license to slaughter regime opponents.

Groups accuse authorities of committing abuses after 1 prisoner is killed, 70 hurt in crackdown

Political prisoners had protested after guards beat an inmate found with a mobile phone.

The 53 rd meeting of the NUG was conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday. The Acting President, Union Prime Ministers, Union Ministers and Deputy Ministers attended.

Regime troops reportedly raided a resistance outpost in Sagaing Region.