Myanmar unity government tells Asean no talks until prisoners freed (Update)

Mahn Winn Khaing Thann also said there should be an unconditional release of political prisoners. - AFP

YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar's pro-democracy unity government, which includes members of parliament ousted by the military coup, has told Southeast Asia's regional bloc that it will not engage in talks until the junta releases all political prisoners.

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has been trying to find a path for Myanmar out of a bloody crisis triggered by the Feb 1 coup and has called for an end to violence and talks between all sides.