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Myanmar junta grants mass amnesty

The mass pardon, ordered by junta leader-turned-civilian president Min Aung Hlaing, also includes the commutation of all death sentences in the country.

Relatives gathered outside Insein Prison in Yangon to welcome those being released, though many political detainees remain behind bars.

Win Myint, a close ally of Suu Kyi, was ousted in the 2021 coup and had been serving a lengthy sentence for various charges.

Critics of the regime suggest the move is a calculated attempt to ease international pressure as the civil war reaches a stalemate.

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Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence by one-sixth, but Nobel laureate remains in prison Times Of India — Apr 17, 08:29 AM
Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president Al Jazeera — Apr 17, 07:47 AM
Myanmar Junta Frees Ex-President Win Myint in Mass Amnesty Bloomberg — Apr 17, 07:12 AM
Myanmar’s ex-president Win Myint pardoned of post-coup convictions The Straits Times — Apr 17, 08:15 AM
Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says The Straits Times — Apr 17, 06:23 AM
Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, her lawyer says The Straits Times — Apr 17, 06:23 AM
Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in new year amnesty AP News — Apr 17, 04:26 AM
Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in traditional new year amnesty The Independent — Apr 17, 04:26 AM
Myanmar’s junta leader-turned civilian president commutes all death sentences France 24 — Apr 17, 04:51 AM

Myanmar
Country in Southeast Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi
Former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy

Win Myint
10th President of Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing
11th President of Myanmar

Yangon
Former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the current capital of Yangon Region