VOICED : Birmania asegura no tener mas prisioneros

Myanmar announced it has no more political prisoners following a broad amnesty. The government, led by President Tein Sein, promised to release all political detainees by the end of the year. The first amnesty covers those convicted of treason and rebellion, while a second amnesty concerns five political prisoners with different charges. Since the dissolution of the Junta Military in 2011, the regime has gradually released opposition members, including monks, lawyers, and journalists.

What did Myanmar announce regarding political prisoners?

• They plan to arrest more political prisoners.

• They have no political prisoners left in jails.

• They have increased the number of political prisoners.

• They have released all political prisoners.

What was the purpose of the broad amnesty announced by Myanmar?

• To strengthen the military junta

• To improve international relations

• To increase the number of political prisoners

• To fulfill a promise to release all political detainees

What types of charges were covered under the first amnesty?

• Drug trafficking and smuggling

• Tax evasion and fraud

• Treason and rebellion

• Murder and theft

Who were some of the groups released since the dissolution of the military junta?

• Politicians and businessmen

• Buddhist monks, lawyers, and journalists

• Teachers and students

• Farmers and laborers

How many political prisoners were specifically mentioned in the second amnesty?

• Ten

• Three

• Five

• Seven