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NLD Statement 53 in English
National League for Democracy
NO (97/B), West Shwegondine Road
Bahan, Rangoon
Statement No: 53 (3/99)
1. Living conditions for political prisoners in Thayet prison in Magwe
Division are outrageous.
2. Information given to us is that the total number of political
prisoners is 74 and even though the term of imprisonment is over for
some, they have not been released because Military Intelligence Unit 11
has not given its consent to their release.
3. Three persons are placed in each of the cells measuring 12' x 8'
where they sleep, eat , and defecate. These conditions are most inhuman
and a danger to health of the prisoners which has resulted in sickness
and death for some.
4. These conditions are in violation of Article 5 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights which stipulates that " No one shall be
subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or
punishment ". In addition, these conditions violate the provisions of
Section 7 of the Prisons Act which stipulates that " When conditions in
prisons are likely to have harmful effects on the health of the
prisoners, new temporary structures should be constructed to ensure the
safety and convenience of the prisoners". Furthermore, Section 13 of the
Prisons Act which provides that the prison doctor is responsible for the
health and cleanliness of the prison is being violated. The provisions
of law in Chapter 8 under the heading "Health of Prisoners" are not
observed neither are some of the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Prisons
Manual adhered to.
5. The present inhuman and negligent treatment of political prisoners
is deplorable. We urge the respective authorities to take necessary
steps and direct corrective measures in the matter.
Central Executive Committee
National League for Democracy
Rangoon
25 March 1999
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