Urgent:
Information Release
May 14, 2004

Political prisoner Nay Lin Soe' health at risk

It has been reported that student leader Nay Linn Soe was transferred from Kalay Prison to Mandalay Prison on May 9, 2004. The authorities chose to relocate Nay Linn Soe rather than provide sufficient medical treatment, despite his deteriorating health. His family tried to visit him at Kalay Prison on May 8, but the authorities concerned refused the visit. On May 9, he was transferred to Mandalay prison but was not treated for his ailments. On May 12, one of the family members was allowed to meet with him at Mandalay prison.

According to a reliable source, his health is at risk - he cannot eat, walk, or talk. The family has asked that he be provided treatment at their own expense. Authorities have not yet granted this request.

Tate Naing, Secretary of Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) said, “We have informed the ICRC of his condition and lack of adequate medical care. We ask the SPDC to release political prisoners, in particular those who, like Nay Linn Soe, are gravely ill. ”

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)