Myanmar generals promise to release political prisoners

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 13:10
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A recent trip to Myanmar – also known as Burma -- by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon prompted the military government to promise the release of an undetermined number of political prisoners. This follows mounting pressure against the junta’s two-year crackdown on democracy supporters.  But many exiled opposition leaders are skeptical of the junta´s promises. FSRN reporter Ari Paul has more from New York.

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