Myanmar's military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
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Key Points:
- Myanmar's military government granted amnesty to over 6,100 prisoners and reduced sentences for others to mark the 78th independence anniversary, though it remains unclear if political detainees were included.
- The amnesty excludes those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, and certain security offenses, with warnings that released prisoners face full sentences if they reoffend.
- Among those freed was Ye Htut, a former army officer and government spokesperson convicted of sedition, but high-profile political prisoners like Aung San Suu Kyi remain detained.
- The prisoner release coincides with a military-led election process criticized as a move to legitimize the regime amid ongoing armed resistance and widespread political unrest.
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