Insein Prison: HIV Headquarters?

Description: 

A former political prisoner recalls the tale of HIV horror inside the notorious Insein prison. Slorc used to threaten political prisoners with the cancellation of visiting rights, beating, transferal to another prison or an unfamiliar cell-block, solitary confinement and extension of prison-terms. But it was not successful. Now, they use more effective weapons to threaten prisoners.

Source/publisher: 

"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 4-5

Date of Publication: 

1997-08-00

Date of entry: 

2003-06-03

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English

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