Pope Francis on Monday February 8 called for the “
rapid
”
release
of the political leaders arrested in Burma in the wake of the coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi.
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The "
coup d'etat (...) led to the imprisonment of several political leaders, who I hope will be quickly released, as a sign of encouragement for a sincere dialogue for the good of the country
", declared the pope during his vows to the diplomatic corps.
