Doh Athan

Political prisoners’ families fall prey to scammers

Bribery in Myanmar’s prisons is neither new nor uncommon. But reports from families and friends of political prisoners suggest that huge bribes are being demanded by some officials. And in many cases, it’s all for nothing.

This episode is produced by a journalist from Frontier. The podcast is in Burmese and English languages.

Doh Athan is a weekly podcast about human rights issues in Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from across the country, through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.

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