Published 3 years ago

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

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Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and a famous comedian Zarganar, local media reported. Minutes after military ruler Min Aung Hlaing's speech on Monday (Oct 18), state television announced

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Myanmar Junta Frees 5,600 Political Prisoners After ASEAN Pressure

Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and a famous comedian Zarganar.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

See emotional reunion as Myanmar frees hundreds of anti-coup protesters

Myanmar's junta has freed hundreds of political prisoners from Yangon's Insein prison, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing local media. It follows the junta's announcement that it would free more than 5,600 people arrested for protesting against military rule since a coup. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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South China Morning Post

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after pressure from Asean

Myanmar’s military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s party spokesman and a famous comedian Zarganar, local media reported.Minutes after military ruler Min Aung Hlaing’s speech on Monday, state television announced more than 5,600 people arrested or wanted over their roles in anti-coup protests would be freed in an amnesty on humanitarian grounds.The release was des…

3 years ago·Hong Kong

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ABC Australia

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

State media announces more than 5,600 people arrested or wanted over their roles in anti-coup protests — including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesman and a famous comedian — are being released.

3 years ago·Australia

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Channel News Asia

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

3 years ago·Singapore

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News24

WATCH | Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including Aung San Suu Kyi's party spokesperson.

3 years ago·South Africa

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