Myanmar’s junta pardons over 3,000 prisoners for New Year — military statement
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Myanmar’s junta has released 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners, to mark the country’s traditional New Year on Monday, according to a statement from the military government published on pro-military Telegram channels.
A junta spokesperson did not answer a phone call seeking comment.
RELATED STORIES:
Not even Superman can fix Myanmar crisis, regional envoy says
Philippines joins calls to end violence in Myanmar
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.
READ NEXT
EDITORS' PICK
