Amnesty
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News
Majority of amnestied political prisoners close to completing their sentences
Most of the released prisoners had been charged with incitement and were due to be released soon, observers noted
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Imprisoned NLD religious affairs minister among thousands freed in amnesty
Thura Aung Ko is released from Yangon’s Insein Prison some 10 months after being convicted of corruption by Myanmar’s military regime
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Editorial
Don’t buy Myanmar junta’s empty ‘humanitarian’ gesture
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
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Foreign detainees released in Myanmar amnesty head home
All four foreign nationals freed from prison on Thursday were deported from the country within hours of their release
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Australian economist, former UK ambassador among thousands freed in Myanmar amnesty
The surprise announcement comes as the country’s military junta continues to face pressure both at home and abroad
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