Political Prisoner

Andhra prisoner has a story to tell; govt says he has no right to write

The question of the right of the prisoner to communicate is based in the Jail Manual. The manual provides that a prior permission of a magistrate is required for a prisoner to express his views, be it an under-trial or a convict.

Human rights body slams Mamata on political prisoner status

APDR also urged members of the state legislature to raise their voices against "autocratic tendencies" of the Trinamool Congress regime.

Myanmar to free 46 political prisoners, Suu Kyi wants more

Myanmar President Thein Sein has granted amnesty to 46 prisoners who are expected to be freed from prisons on Tuesday.

Myanmar gives amnesty to some 6,300 prisoners

Myanmar state radio and television announced today that the country's president has granted amnesty to more than 6,300 prisoners.