Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Amnesty International USA released the following statement in response to breaking news reports that the government of Myanmar (Burma) has decided to release 450 prisoners on the eve of the historic visit of President Obama to Rangoon. It is unclear at this time whether Prisoners of Conscience may be among those being released, and if so, whether they will remain in legal jeopardy, subject to re-arrest if they speak out against the government. Amnesty International USA will continue to monitor the situation.
