Political Prisoners
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UP: CM Yogi Adityanath announces hike in monthly pension of political prisoners during Emergency
India | Jun 26, 2018, 11:09 PM ISTThe hike in the pension is likely to incur an additional financial burden of Rs 35.35 crore every year on the government.
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Myanmar's president pardons political prisoners
World | Dec 11, 2013, 06:34 PM ISTYangon: Myanmar's president on Wednesday pardoned more than three dozen political prisoners, coinciding with the country's hosting of the Southeast Asian Games.Maj. Zaw Htay, the director of the president's office, said on his Facebook page
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Myanmar frees at least 20 political prisoners
World | Jul 03, 2012, 09:38 PM ISTYangon, Jul 3: Myanmar's reformist government granted amnesties for at least 20 political prisoners today, but opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi called for the release of hundreds more still behind bars.Zaw Thet Htwe, who
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Myanmar freeing 46 prisoners, Suu Kyi wants more
World | Jul 03, 2012, 12:05 PM ISTMyanmar, Jun 3: Back from her triumphant tour of Europe, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi stepped up calls Tuesday for the release of hundreds of political prisoners still behind bars.Suu Kyi's comments came in
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Bahrain King Orders Release of Political Prisoners
World | Feb 22, 2011, 09:18 PM ISTManama, Bahrain, Feb 22: Bahrain's king ordered the release of some political prisoners Tuesday, conceding to another opposition demand as the embattled monarchy tries to engage protesters in talks aimed at ending an uprising that