Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty

[Bangkok Post] - 01/4/2025

NAYPYITAW — 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.



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