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Myanmar: Political Prisoners

Asked by Sir Andrew MitchellConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 126548

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to urge the newly formed Government of Myanmar to release (a) Aung San Suu Kyi and (b) all other political prisoners.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 April in response to Question 126571.

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