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Myanmar: a total 8,873 political prisoners released since 2021 coup; two killed in "confrontation" at Magway Prison

At least two political prisoners were killed and five were injured by prison staff when they opened fire during a “confrontation” inside Magway Prison in Magway Region on April 13, the Political Prisoners Network of Myanmar (PPNM) told DVB.

Source: dvb (21/04/2025)