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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.
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.
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.
Myanmar releases 5,864 prisoners to commemorate 77th anniversary of independence
The military government of Myanmar released 5,864 prisoners on Saturday. The mass amnesty was to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The terms
Myanmar frees over 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
The amnesty includes 5,864 local prisoners and 180 foreigners who will be deported, according to state-run MRTV television . Some inmates also had their sentences reduced, but the majority remain in detention.
Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners as country marks anniversary of independence from Britain
The prisoners freed include a small portion of the thousands of detainees jailed for opposing army rule, following the Myanmar military's takeover in February 2021.
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, tensions remain high following the ousting of a civilian government in 2021. Critics,
Myanmar junta releases prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government announced it was releasing 5,864 prisoners under an amnesty to mark independence day. Those ordered released include some 180 foreigners.
Myanmar pardons about 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Buses carrying prisoners who have been granted pardons leave the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2025. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th anniversary of Independence Day, according to the council's orders. (Photo by Haymhan Aung/Xinhua)
Myanmar junta frees thousands of prisoners, including foreigners
Myanmar's military government has released nearly 5,900 prisoners, state media said on Saturday (January 4), including 180 foreign citizens. Rachel Graham reports.
Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners
Myanmar's military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates' sentences as part of a mass amnesty marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain on Saturday.
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