VOICED : La Junta de Birmania libera a casi 6.000 presos, entre ellos varios extranjeros

Myanmar's military junta announced the release of nearly 6,000 prisoners, including notable figures like Vicky Bowman, Sean Turnell, and Toru Kubota, in conjunction with a national celebration. The release comes amid ongoing repression following the February 2021 coup, with thousands imprisoned. Human rights organizations have long demanded such releases. Since the coup, over 2,300 civilians have died due to security forces, while the junta blames the armed opposition for over 3,900 civilian deaths.

Who were some of the notable figures released by the Myanmar Military Junta?

• A former French ambassador, a German advisor, and a Russian journalist

• A former US ambassador, a Canadian advisor, and a Chinese journalist

• A former British ambassador, an Australian advisor, and a Japanese journalist

• A former Indian ambassador, a Brazilian advisor, and a South Korean journalist

What event followed the February 2021 coup in Myanmar?

• A peaceful transition of power

• A period of intense repression and imprisonment

• An economic boom

• A diplomatic resolution with international support

What has been the response of human rights organizations to the imprisonment in Myanmar?

• They have focused on economic sanctions

• They have demanded the release of prisoners

• They have remained neutral

• They have supported the Junta's actions

According to a local NGO, how many civilians have died at the hands of security forces since the coup?

• Over 10,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 2,300

• Over 1,000

Who does the Junta blame for the deaths of over 3,900 civilians?

• The local government

• The United Nations

• The armed opposition

• The international community