NLD Statement 53/99

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"1. Living conditions for political prisoners in Thayet prison in Magwe Division are outrageous. 2. Information given to us is that the total number of political prisoners is 74 and even though the term of imprisonment is over for some, they have not been released because Military Intelligence Unit 11 has not given its consent to their release. 3. Three persons are placed in each of the cells measuring 12' x 8' where they sleep, eat , and defecate. These conditions are most inhuman and a danger to health of the prisoners which has resulted in sickness and death for some..."

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National League for Democracy (NLD)

Date of Publication: 

1999-03-25

Date of entry: 

2009-05-18

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English

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