Myanmar: pastors freed
After spending more than a year in prison, two assistant pastors arrested by the Myanmar army were released on 17 April under a government amnesty programme.
Morning Star News
Dom Dawng Nawng Latt, 65, and La Jaw Gam Hseng, 35, were among more than 8,500 prisoners granted amnesty by newly elected President U Win Myint. Some 37 jailed political activists were also freed under the amnesty, but most of those freed were in prison on drug-related and other crimes.