GCRPPB hails release of two Bhutanese political prisoners, seeks freedom of remaining 28

KATHMANDU, June 4: The Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has welcomed the pardon granted by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, which led to the release of Mr. Chaturman Tamang and Mr. Hasta Bahadur Rai from Chamgang Central Prison on June 1, 2026, after more than 18 years in prison.