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Myanmar has begun to release tens of thousands of inmates. Since last Friday After the announcement of amnesty Which was the first time the inmates were released Under the new military government
February 12, 2021 Foreign media It was reported that the National Administrative Council (NAC), run by coup leaders and Supreme Commander General Min Aung Lai, announced that the amnesty of 23,314 prisoners was on humanitarian reasons. To celebrate the 71st Union Day (which is on February 12)
Radio Free Asia reported that Mr. Emaung, ethnic Rakhine politician. Sentenced to 20 years in prison for treason in 2019 was among those also released from Insein prison in Yangon.
He was arrested in early 2018 and charged with public statements that the government, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, treated the Rakhine as a “slave”.
The Myanmar military government revealed that the prisoners were released this time. There were 55 foreigners, but it is not clear how many political prisoners were released under this amnesty.
It said life imprisonment would be reduced to 40 years, more than 40 years in prison would be reduced to 40, while 40 years in prison would be shortened by a quarter.
For this amnesty is the first amnesty under the military government. That just overthrow the civilian government led by Suu Kyi Without blood loss of meat on February 1 the past.
However, the council, which is ruled by the military Has arrested hundreds of government officials and government officials Who joined the protest against the coup Without violence Since the seizure of power
Hundreds of people who live in the Okkalapa area of northern Yangon Have gathered near the police station When late last Thursday To demand the release of a poet Which was dragged by the police during protests against the coup
Massive protests continued across the country on Friday. Which is the 7th consecutive day of protests
Tensions have been reported in Mawlamyine town. Which is the capital of Mon state After police fired a warning gun and dragged some protest leaders. When on Friday morning
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