Myanmar junta to release nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

[New Straits Times] - 01/4/2025

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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