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Myanmar Military Pardons Nearly 4,900 Prisoners for New Year

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing's Thingyan amnesty includes 13 foreign deportations, while over 22,000 political detainees remain imprisoned.

Relatives gather around a bus carrying prisoners being released from prison to commemorate the Buddhist New Year in Yangon
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Overview

  • The Myanmar military government announced the release of 4,893 prisoners to mark the traditional Thingyan New Year, as reported by state-run MRTV.
  • Thirteen foreign prisoners were also pardoned and deported, but the exact number of political detainees freed remains unclear.
  • The amnesty excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes such as murder and rape, and those charged under security laws.
  • Released prisoners face reoffense penalties, requiring them to serve the remainder of their original sentences if they violate the law again.
  • Despite the amnesty, over 22,000 political detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remain imprisoned as Myanmar continues to grapple with civil conflict and earthquake recovery efforts.