Thursday, 07 February 2013 14:42 Mizzima News
The Myanmar government will form a committee to scrutinize the remaining political prisoners in the country with a view to granting them liberty soon, The New Light of Myanmar reported on February 7.
Soe Thein, the Minister of the President's Office, will act as chairman of the committee, which will be made up with members from government ministries, civil society organizations and political parties.
The move is the latest by the reformist government to move towards peace and stability in the nation.
Last November, the government released 452 prisoners as a token of goodwill to neighboring countries.
According to the latest AAPP figures, 218 political activists remain behind bars in Myanmar.
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The Myanmar government will form a committee to scrutinize the remaining political prisoners in the country with a view to granting them liberty soon, The New Light of Myanmar reported on February 7.
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| A crowd of supporters welcome political prisoners at Yangon airport, on Wednesday July 4, 2012. Photo: AFP |
Soe Thein, the Minister of the President's Office, will act as chairman of the committee, which will be made up with members from government ministries, civil society organizations and political parties.
The move is the latest by the reformist government to move towards peace and stability in the nation.
Last November, the government released 452 prisoners as a token of goodwill to neighboring countries.
According to the latest AAPP figures, 218 political activists remain behind bars in Myanmar.
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Related stories:
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