Myanmar’s military rulers free 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture
Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to more than 3,000 prisoners on Monday to mark the traditional lunar new year holiday, but it was not immediately clear if those released included the thousands of political detainees locked up for opposing army rule.
State-run MRTV television reported that the State Administration Council, the ruling body created by the military after it seized power in 2021, had pardoned 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners who will be deported. Mass prisoner releases are common on major holidays.
