Myanmar's military-backed government reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi's prison term in new amnesty

Myanmar’s military-backed government shortened the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The move Thursday came as part of a prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.

The amnesty is the second in two weeks, and comes after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office as president on April 10.

Two legal officials have said Thursday’s measure would further reduce Suu Kyi’s remaining sentence by one-sixth.

Based on previous reductions, she is expected to have more than 13 years left to serve.