Myanmar's military government has granted amnesty to almost 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, according to state-run media. Among those released are at least 22 political detainees, though the exact number of political prisoners freed remains unclear. Many of these detainees were held on broad charges of incitement, often used to silence critics of the military regime. The mass release comes as Myanmar remains under military rule following the 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. The move is seen as a gesture by the junta, but concerns remain about the continued detention of many political opponents.
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Myanmar frees nearly 4,900 prisoners, including at least 22 political detainees
The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to nearly 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, state-run media reported Thursday, and an independent watchdog said they included at least 22 political detainees.
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Myanmar frees nearly 4,900 prisoners including some political detainees
The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to nearly 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new year, state-run media reported Thursday, and an
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Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners including some political detainees
Many political detainees have been held on a charge of incitement, a catch-all offense widely used to arrest critics of the government or military and punishable by up to three years in prison.
