Bhutan's long-serving political prisoners should be released

By Inter Press Service

Mar 28, 2023 12:06 am

BY ELAINE PEARSON

SYDNEY: 'The physical torture was merciless,' said one man, 'so we had no option but to present ourselves to the court based on [the security forces'] demands and their statements.'

Longtime political prisoners in Bhurtan, in photos provided by their families. Top row: Lok Bahadur Ghaley; Rinzin Wangdi; Chandra Raj Rai; Kumar Gautam. Bottom row: San Man Gurung; Birkha Bdr Chhetri; Omnath Adhikari; Chaturman Tamang. IPS PHOTO

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