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Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 prisoners to mark full moon

Myanmar's military government has pardoned over 2,100 political prisoners, mostly convicted under a section of the penal code that criminalizes spreading comments that create public unrest or fear.
This move comes on the heels of calls for prisoner releases by the international community, including former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who met with Myanmar's military leader last week.
However, thousands more political prisoners remain incarcerated, and the military's crackdown on opposition continues, including violence against peaceful protesters and armed resistance around the country.

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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.

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Myanmar’s military rulers release more than 2,100 political prisoners

The prisoners are to be released the most important Buddhist holy day of the year. However, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains in jail

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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.

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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.

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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.

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Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.

3 years ago

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