Reports have been recieved that Dr. Than Nyein, a political prisoner in Prome (Pyay) prison, who has been struggling with several serious chronic illnesses, is also suffering from an additional eye problem (cataract), as a consequence of the conditions of his detention.

His family has requested that he be admitted to hospital outside of the prison, but this request has not been granted by the prison authorities.

Dr. Than Nyein has been suffering from long-term illnesses of the stomach, liver, prostate, and chronic hypertension with all the consequences these illnesses entail. He has not been allowed to seek proper treatment for more than one year.

The release of Dr. Than Nyein, who was jailed under the 1975 State Protection Act 10 (A), is overdue and the authorities continue to detain him.

Meanwhile, another prisoner U Aung Pe, a former private tutor, was granted permission to seek treatment at the hospital outside for his hernia disease on 15th of this month after repeated request.