Burma may free more political prisoners soon
A senior government official says Burma may release more political detainees soon -- a week after about 200 prisoners were released.
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India offers large loan and praise for Burma reforms
India promised Burma a $500-million credit line to improve infrastructure and praised the steps taken towards democracy the country has made so far.
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Burma releases several political prisoners
Burma freed an outspoken critic and a major ethnic rebel as it began releasing 6 300 convicts, but kept some political detainees behind bars.
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Cuba indicates it will free all its political prisoners
Cuba has signalled that it will free its political prisoners and let them stay on the island in a bid to repair ties with the international community.
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Locked in Burma
With a population of more than 50-million, the country has become the world's biggest prison camp. Pressure is building on the UN to act.
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Laying down the law
Guantanamo has exposed the Bush regime's disdain for human rights. But there's nothing uniquely American about this.
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