General Min Aung Hlaing, leader of the Myanmar Army Released 23,314 prisoners, including 55 foreigners. Deliberately used against mob
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Myanmar began releasing tens of thousands of inmates on Friday (February 12, ’20) after a series of violations of violence.Declare amnestyThis is the first major release under a new military government to seize power of the civilian government.
General Min Aung Hlai, who led the coup, announced that the amnesty of 23,314 prisoners was granted. For humanitarian reasons to celebrate Myanmar’s 71st Union Day by the released Including 55 foreigners, however, it is unclear whether How many political prisoners will be released under amnesty?
In addition to the Myanmar army has stated that The life sentence is reduced to 40 years in prison, above 40 years imprisonment is reduced to a maximum of 40 years, and 40 years in prison and under 40 years is reduced to as low as 40 years. 1 in 4 only
This amnesty It was the first amnesty. The military government overthrown the civilian government led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in the military coup on Feb.1, ’64. To arrest people Many government officials and civil servants joined the protests against the coup. With a peaceful march
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