70 released in Myanmar
26/10/2007 16:24  - (SA)  

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Yangon, Myanmar - At least 70 people detained by the military government following protests in Myanmar - including 50 members of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party - have been released, a party spokesperson said on Friday.

The detainees were released Thursday from the infamous Insein Prison in Yangon, said National League for Democracy party spokesperson Nyan Win.

Among those released was an executive of the NLD, Hla Pe.

The government had earlier said it detained about 3 000 people in connection with last month's pro-democracy demonstrations but have released most of them. There are many reports they have been mistreated in custody.

- AP

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