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Myanmar's Military Rulers Grant a Mass Amnesty Ahead of Election
Amnesty covers 3,085 prisoners charged under incitement law and closes cases for 5,580 others to protect voting rights in December’s election, state media said.
- Myanmar's military rulers have granted amnesty to more than 3,000 political prisoners to ensure eligible voters can participate in the upcoming election on December 28, according to state-run broadcaster MRTV.
- The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners reported that 30,031 people have been arrested since the coup, with 22,708 still in detention.
- In 2023, the military junta dissolved 40 political parties, limiting political options for voters.
- Critics argue the military's elections are a sham aimed at maintaining control and normalizing foreign relations.
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Myanmar junta pardons thousands ahead of disputed election
(Reuters) -Myanmar's junta will pardon or drop charges against a total of 8,665 people, state media reported on Thursday, allowing them to vote in an upcoming election that Western countries and human rights groups have dismissed as a sham. Read full story
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Total News Sources30
Leaning Left8Leaning Right6Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
Bias Distribution
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L 32%
C 44%
R 24%
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