Insein Prison: Inmate Collaborates with Authorities to Extort and Torture Political Prisoners
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Insein Prison: Inmate Collaborates with Authorities to Extort and Torture Political Prisoners

In Yangon's Insein Prison, a death-row inmate named Ko Oo is reportedly colluding with prison authorities to extort money and abuse inmates, including political prisoners. Reports indicate that authorities allow these activities, including illegal gambling, in exchange for a share of the illicit profits, further deteriorating the conditions for political detainees.

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