Most of the released prisoners had been charged with incitement and were due to be released soon, observers noted
Thura Aung Ko is released from Yangon’s Insein Prison some 10 months after being convicted of corruption by Myanmar’s military regime
As tempting as it is to take comfort in a little good news these days, we must not forget who is responsible for the country’s misery
All four foreign nationals freed from prison on Thursday were deported from the country within hours of their release
The surprise announcement comes as the country’s military junta continues to face pressure both at home and abroad