Myanmar's military government released the country's longest-serving political prisoner Tuesday afternoon as part of a broad amnesty in which more than 9,000 prisoners were freed.
U Win Tin, 79, had served nearly 20 years in prison, and was the country's longest-serving political prisoner before his release, he said after his release
While still wearing prison clothing, he told a handful of journalists that the country's military rule must end, but he has no interest in taking part in a scheduled 2010 general election.
U Win Tin was one of 9,002 prisoners released in a general amnesty on Tuesday(230908).
Dr Than Nyein, Daw May Win Myint aslo released.
U Win Tin said on Daw Du “I have no doubt about her personality, knowledge and leadership skills. I trust her. She is the true leader."
Daw Su has called U Win Tin "a man of courage and integrity," and said he was instrumental in the country's democracy movement.
Long Live U Win Tin. Down with Junta
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