Myanmar's ruling junta grants amnesty to thousands of prisoners; many political detainees also freed
Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to 5,864 prisoners across the country, including around 600 political detainees, a spokesman has announced.
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Myanmar's Independence Day, the military government announced the release of 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under ...
Myanmar releases prisoners from notorious jail under amnesty
Myanmar state TV says 24 Rohingya and nine foreigners are among 1,009 freed from a Yangon prison :: They are among thousands ...
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Myanmar's Independence Day Amnesty Sparks Controversy
Myanmar's military government plans to release 5,864 prisoners as part of an amnesty on its independence day. However, ...
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