Relief as Australian Sean Turnell to be released from prison in Myanmar, but more needs to be done
- Written by: Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia
In one of the few positive developments to come out of Myanmar in recent times, the military junta announced on Thursday it would be releasing almost 6,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark Myanmar’s National Day.
Included in the announcement were four foreign nationals being held in Myanmar’s jails: Australian academic Sean Turnell;...
