At the end of 2006 most senior opposition figures were imprisoned or administratively detained, among more than 1,160 political prisoners held in deteriorating prison conditions.〔【出典】アムネスティ発表国際ニュース(2007年9月25日) 〕
"The detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders wrongfully imprisoned in Myanmar is a travesty of justice," said Catherine Baber, Deputy Asia Director at Amnesty International. "The Burmese authorities should take this opportunity to release all peaceful critics, and advance measures to allow political dialogue to take place without fear of recrimination."〔【出典】アムネスティ発表国際ニュース(2005年11月25日) 〕
これは政治的指導者たちの栄枯盛衰の物語である。
This is the story of the rise and fall of political leaders.
今のところ、政治的指導者たちは期待にこたえている。
By now, our political leaders are up to speed.
宗教団体は、精神的指導者を目指すべきで、政治的指導者を目指すべきではない。
Religious groups should aim to be spiritual leaders, not political leaders.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114033", "2437291"
Following media reports that the authorities may be planning to extend Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest for another year, Amnesty International called for her immediate and unconditional release, along with other political leaders imprisoned for their peaceful political activities.〔【出典】アムネスティ発表国際ニュース(2005年11月25日) 〕