Myanmar grants amnesty to 4,000

The amnesty is seen by some as an attempt to ease international pressure and domestic unrest following the military's takeover of the government.

However, human rights groups noted that many political prisoners remain behind bars despite the releases.

The civil war has reached a stalemate, with anti-junta forces reportedly gaining the upper hand in some regions with support from China.

The humanitarian crisis in the country continues to deepen, with millions displaced and facing severe food insecurity.