Sean Turnell says he 'could never hate Myanmar' despite spending 650 days in prison there | 7.30

Just over a week ago Australian academic Sean Turnell returned home after his release from a Burmese jail. Accused of spying, the mild-mannered economics professor had endured solitary confinement and horrible conditions in a series of prisons. Now he's finally able to describe his ordeal, and the extraordinary efforts of his wife to secure his freedom. Watch his interview with Sarah Ferguson.
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[@danr5405]

Sean, the world would be a better place with more people like you. Your attitude and humility is inspiring.

[@naingwin1212]

Thank you very much, Mr. Sean Turner. We owe you a lot. Take care, Sir.

[@Hanabi-sh3rb]

Thank you so much for standing next to Burma sir Love and respect from Myanmar we hope he is safe now for terminal ❤❤❤ we are really sorry for what they done

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Thank goodness you are free now 💜

[@natsellar8982]

Sean, you and your wife are a beacon of inspiration to anyone who has been, or is currently in your previous position. Congratulations on your release and best wishes for a bright future. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

What a wonderful human being and a shining example of a good Aussie 👌

[@cbug6581]

Sorry to hear about what you have been through, thank you so much for all the effort that you have done for the country of burma.

[@lululand1653]

Thank you to Sean and Sarah for such an enlightening conversation and sharing your truly terrifying experience. Most of us would crumble and it's great to see your joy at being home with your remarkable wife Ha. We pray for the people of Myanmar that they too will have their freedom returned.

[@adams3068]

I admire his candor and positive attitude

[@yetint7696]

Thank you so much for your kind economical advises that you've done for our Burmese people. God bless you.

[@SteveAMcPherson]

So glad to have you back safe Sean ❤

[@mjmjmj50]

Such a remarkable man .Welcome Home .

[@marnyburns3911]

What a lovely man

[@alasdairmacmillan5359]

Thank goodness Sean is back home safe and sound

[@lukeldh8064]

I cant even begin to imagine the horrors that Professor Sean had to go through. It sounded like some stories that our grandparents would tell about a more brutal time that they had to struggle through, not something that is happening for real today in our generation. But what is remarkable is that through it all he is still so positive and hopeful for the future of Burma. Like Charlie Chaplin said: "The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish…" It is for people like Professor Sean, his wife Ha Vu, the countless people who were involved in this sorry episode and the brave people in Burma still fighting today that we can always believe and work towards a free and better tomorrow. Thank you, for giving us hope and inspiration!

[@Hochspitz]

Extraordinary! What a hellish experience.

[@0pieamii]

Lovely brave man.

[@lawrencekling8598]

If I were him, I would not forgive the military dictatorship for 650 days confinement. I can't imagine how he went through the trauma since he was arrested. Btw he's nice and humble gentleman who survived the ordeal, I give him my respect.

[@northwind1916]

Thanks Mr.sean for your services in our country I do hope you would come visit our country again after we, the people, remove the evil military and its generals out of Myanmar.

[@simusocat]

brave Prof

[@user-yysc2017]

Dear Sean...we Burmese people really really appreciate you and always keep in mind for all goodness you'd done for our nation and people. At the same time, as our Democratic Leader and State Counselor H.E Aung San Suu Kyi said, we do apologize you and your family for involving you in Burma's absurd affairs.

[@kimsherlock8969]

Gosh what an adventure Not chosen . Great story about Myanmar's Political battlefield In addition constantly hearing rumours Within a grapevine not knowing if its a rumour or something likely to happen . Glad you got home.

[@khansteven8969]

As a citizen of Burma, thanks and sorry for things that you have faced in our country. We don't and won't forget you Sir.

[@cobraquickstrike92]

Deserves an order of Australia.

[@StingyGeek]

This man deserves some vegemite on toast.

[@symbolsarenotreality4595]

As if he was not there spying lol

[@lukesonnenburg5006]

Proud. What a wonderful story.