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Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain.

The Diplomat · 1d

Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty

While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Relatives of inmates wait outside prisons for Myanmar's independence day amnesty

Relatives of released prisoners await their loved ones outside prison after the country's junta government announced it would release almost 6,000 inmates as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day.

Stars and Stripes4d

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government will release ... Thailand’s prime minister has said she expects the four to be released on Independence Day. The terms of release warn that if the ...

The Irrawaddy5h

AAPP: Myanmar Junta Killed 95 Civilians in December

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners says at least 6,124 citizens have been killed by the regime since the 2021 ...

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