Myanmar frees more political prisoners

January 13, 2012 16:56

Myanmar was in the process of releasing over 600 prisoners Friday, including many high-profile political detainees, a further step in the military-led government's bid to engage with the outside world and pave the way for an end to economic sanctions. More on the LA Times

And that's what Brahma Chellaney tweeted about: By freeing top political prisoners today, Burma's new government has kept its word. Now the West must keep its word by easing the sanctions.

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