At least 74 political prisoners aged between 18 and 35 have died in detention since the coup, according to previously unreported data from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
With deaths falling in 90 percent of states, experts warn gains depend on continued prevention, education and vigilance nationwide.
Shirley Ruedy, longtime Gazette features reporter and author of the award-winning Cancer Update column, died Friday (Jan. 30, ...