Voice of America: Burma Issues Prisoner Amnesty Ahead of Obama Visit

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Burma Issues Prisoner Amnesty Ahead of Obama Visit Nov 15th 2012, 12:44 Activists dismissed the Burmese government's latest move to release hundreds of prisoners, saying it is a ploy to gain political support ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the country. State media said Thursday that President Thein Sein will pardon 452 prisoners in an effort to promote bilateral relations.  Officials said political prisoners will be among those released, but activists and rights groups said they have not yet seen any dissidents freed. Moe Thway ... Media files: 63056D46-9719-42EF-BA10-70985BF9EC71_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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