Australian Parliament Pays Tribute to Academic Freed From Burmese Jail

Australian Parliament Pays Tribute to Academic Freed From Burmese Jail
Prof Turnell is a former advisor to the ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi. LinkedIn
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken of his relief and joy at the release of economist Sean Turnell after he spent almost two years in a Burmese (also known as Myanmar) jail.

Prof. Turnell and his wife Ha Vu were honoured in the House of Representatives during Question Time on Thursday, receiving a standing ovation from MPs.

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