Myanmar Military Junta Releases Thousands of Prisoners

Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty
Myanmar's military government will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the Southeast Asian nation's independence day, state media said on Saturday. Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021,
Myanmar junta frees thousands of prisoners, including foreigners
STORY: Myanmar's military government has released thousands of prisoners under an amnesty marking the nation's independence day, state media said on Saturday.Among the 5,864 people freed are 180 foreign citizens,
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 junta releases nearly 6,000 prisoners
It remains unclear whether political prisoners, many of whom were detained for opposing military since February 2021 coup, are among those who would be released - Anadolu Ajansı
Myanmar Junta To Release Nearly 6,000 Prisoners In Annual Amnesty
Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
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.
Myanmar Military Junta Releases Thousands of Prisoners Under Amnesty - TaiwanPlus News
Myanmar's state media reported the military government has released 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreign nationals, under amnesty for the country's independence day.
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 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.
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