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.
Myanmar releases prisoners from notorious jail under amnesty
Myanmar state media reported on Saturday (January 4) the release of 24 Rohingya and nine foreign prisoners among the 1,009 freed from Insein prison in Yangon, under an amnesty marking the nation's independence day.
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.
Crowds cheer as Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
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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 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.
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Spread the loveIntroduction Welcome to Yangon, the largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma). Known for its colonial ...
Bus accident kills 1, injures over 30 on Myanmar's Yangon-Mandalay highway
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