13 / 10 / 2011
Small step to freedom in Myanmar
"Myanmar's release of over 200 political prisoners furthers the narrative of substantive change being forwarded by President Thein Sein's elected government. The move has been welcomed by the West, but a history of broken promises means deeper reform and freedom for more prominent detainees is required to gain the international community's trust and see sanctions lifted." Read more
By Brian McCartan, Asia Times, 13 October 2011