Myanmar Junta grants amnesty to nearly 6,000 prisoners

Myanmar’s Junta Government on Saturday announced the release of nearly 6,000 prisoners to mark the country’s 77th Independence Day. This annual amnesty comes amidst ongoing political turmoil following the military’s coup in February 2021, which ended a brief period of democratic governance. According to AFP, the junta revealed that over 5,800 individuals, including 180 foreign