Myanmar prisoner releases stalling

Bangkok Post Myanmar’s reform-minded government may fall short of fulfilling its commitment to free all political prisoners by the end of this year, a member of the committee reviewing prisoners’status said on Saturday. “The number of political...

U.S. law enforcement envoy to visit Myanmar

By UPI Special Reports WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department said it was sending a law enforcement envoy to Myanmar to review national security and human rights issues with national leaders. Myanmar’s general elections in 2010 ended a long...