Myanmar Military Pardons 10,000 Prisoners on Independence Day

Uncertainty Remains Over Inclusion of Political Detainees; Aung San Suu Kyi Not Expected to be Released

Myanmar's military government pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Independence Day.
The identities of those pardoned are not immediately available, and it's unclear if any political detainees are included.
Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been held by the military since February 2021, is not expected to be among those released.
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners reports that 25,730 people have been arrested on political charges since the military takeover, with 19,930 still in detention.
Despite facing resistance and civil war, the military government promises to hold an election and transfer power to the elected government, though no timeframe has been given.