Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence cut

The move comes as the military junta faces increasing pressure from an armed resistance and international sanctions.

While the reduction in Suu Kyi's sentence is a notable development, she remains in detention and faces numerous other charges.

The amnesty included thousands of other prisoners, though it is unclear how many were political detainees.

Human rights groups have characterized the gesture as a tactical move to ease diplomatic pressure rather than a genuine shift toward democratic reform.