Reforms continue apace as Burma frees another batch of prisoners and looks for American support

Myanmar leader frees dissidents ahead of US visit

AFP – Myanmar released more than 20 political prisoners on Friday, a government official said, hours before President Thein Sein was due to leave on a landmark state visit to the United States. Zaw Htay, director of the president’s office, said on Twitter that the amnesty showed Thein Sein’s determination. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles