Myanmar, Independence Day

Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty
While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain.
Myanmar pardons about 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday (Jan 4) pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th Independence Day anniversary, according to the council's orders, reported Xinhua.
Relatives of inmates wait outside prisons for Myanmar's independence day amnesty
Relatives of released prisoners await their loved ones outside prison after the country's junta government announced it would release almost 6,000 inmates as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
Myanmar releases dissidents on its Independence Day
State-run television reported that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the military government, granted amnesties covering 5,864 prisoners from Myanmar, as well as 180 foreigners who will be deported. Mass prisoner releases are common on holidays and other significant occasions in Myanmar.
Myanmar celebrates 77th Anniversary of Independence Day
Children compete in a cookie-biting game during an event marking the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2025. Myanmar on Saturday celebrated the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day with various events being held across the country. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)
Myanmar's Independence Day Amnesty Sparks Controversy
Myanmar's military government plans to release 5,864 prisoners as part of an amnesty on its independence day. However, tensions remain high following the ousting of a civilian government in 2021. Critics,
Myanmar junta releases prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government announced it was releasing 5,864 prisoners under an amnesty to mark independence day. Those ordered released include some 180 foreigners.
Crowds cheer as Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
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Myanmar junta frees thousands of prisoners, including foreigners
Myanmar's military government has released nearly 5,900 prisoners, state media said on Saturday (January 4), including 180 foreign citizens. Rachel Graham reports.
Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners
Myanmar's military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates' sentences as part of a mass amnesty marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain on Saturday.
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Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
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