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Two scenarios possible should Yingluck return home: analyst
Two scenarios possible should Yingluck return home: analyst
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
After years of living as a fugitive abroad, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra could soon return to Thailand just as her brother, former PM Thaksin, has done, political analyst and law professor Thanaporn Sriyakul said on Monday.Govt offers leniency for political prisoners as hunger-strikers hospitalised
Govt offers leniency for political prisoners as hunger-strikers hospitalised
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2023
Bail release or non-prison detention will be considered for political prisoners who show no sign of fleeing, the justice minister told Parliament on Wednesday.Activist dies of heart attack at rally to release political prisoners
Activist dies of heart attack at rally to release political prisoners
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023
A 67-year-old political activist died of a heart attack in front of the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Sunday as he campaigned for the release of political prisoners.UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in seven decades
UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in seven decades
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2022
The UN Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years on Wednesday to demand an end to violence and urge the military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.A sound first step, a mountain still to scale
A sound first step, a mountain still to scale
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
Myanmar warrants praise for freeing political prisoners, but dozens of laws need revamping - and its Muslims need justiceMore political prisoners to be released
More political prisoners to be released
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
YANGON, BANGKOK - The new Myanmar government led by Aung San Suu Kyi has released nearly 200 political prisoners, and is expected to free others after the traditional New Year holidays that start this week, officials said Sunday.Nearly 400 political dissidents still facing charges in Myanmar: AAPP
Nearly 400 political dissidents still facing charges in Myanmar: AAPP
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016
YANGON - Hundreds of political dissidents are still facing charged in Myanmar, with some receiving new charges for involvement in protests in 2016, according to the monthly report released by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).112 political prisoners still behind bars: report
112 political prisoners still behind bars: report
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2015
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) says Myanmar has 112 political prisoners in its jails and 486 activists currently awaiting trial for activities as of the end of October.Political organisations call for postponement of hunger strikes
Political organisations call for postponement of hunger strikes
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Yangon - Nine political organisations issued a joint statement on November 16, urging detained students and activists to suspend their hunger strikes until the peaceful handover of the government to the winners of the November 8 election.HRW condemns arrest of land rights advocate in Karen State
HRW condemns arrest of land rights advocate in Karen State
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015
The arrest of a prominent land rights advocate in Karen State earlier this month exemplifies the government's persecution of vocal opponents of land grabs by officials and their business associates, said Human Rights Watch.