Burma's Myo Yan Naung Thein on Min Ko Naing

  • 13 years ago
Min Ko Naing's interest in politics began at the Rangoon Arts and Science University in the mid-1980s where he studied Zoology. Min Ko Naing has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment, under Section 5(j) of the 1950 Emergency Provisions Act, vaguely-worded legislation which is frequently used to imprison political prisoners. During his detention, Min Ko Naing has been severely tortured and ill-treated and his health suffered as a consequence.In 19 November 2004, he was released from prison, after being imprisoned for 15 years.

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