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Myanmar Junta Grants Amnesty, Frees Ex-President and Reduces Suu Kyi's Sentence

Myanmar's military junta announced a mass amnesty, releasing over 4,000 prisoners, including former President U Win Myint, and reducing the sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The move comes as the country's new 'elected' president takes office.

17 Apr, 04:14 — 17 Apr, 12:51
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NYTMostly Factual15h ago

Myanmar Frees Ousted President, but Not Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

U Win Myint is a close ally of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s civilian leader. Both were forced from power by the military in a 2021 coup and imprisoned.

By Richard C. Paddock

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual16h ago

Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president

Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.

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DWHigh14h ago

Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition

Myanmar's new president says he wants stability and reconciliation in a nation torn apart by a military coup. Those to be released include former President Win Myint.

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SCMPMostly Factual17h ago

Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi prison term by 4½ years in broad-ranging amnesty deal

Myanmar ⁠has ⁠reduced the sentence of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu ‌Kyi, according to her lawyer. Suu Kyi, 80, was serving a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said were politically motivated to keep her at bay, ranging ‌from incitement and corruption ‌to election ‌fraud and violating a state secrets law. The sentence had been cut by one-sixth, but it remained unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner would be allowed to serve the rest of her sentence under house...

By Reuters,Agence France-Presse

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France 24High19h ago

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar's leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order on Friday, one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was installed as the country's civilian president.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual15h ago

Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence by one-sixth, but Nobel laureate remains in prison

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By TOI World Desk

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straits-timesMostly Factual18h ago

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence and frees former president Win Myint - The Straits Times

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence and frees former president Win Myint  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h ago

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Amnesties typically take place in Myanmar each year to mark its Independence Day in January and its New Year in April.

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ndtvMostly Factual15h ago

Myanmar Reduces Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's Sentence: Report

SuuKyi, 80, was serving a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said were politically motivated to keep her at bay.

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japan-timesMostly Factual16h ago

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence and frees former president

Suu Kyi, 80, was serving ​a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said ‌were ‌politically motivated to keep her at bay.

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RapplerMostly Factual17h ago

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says

The 27-year sentence has been cut by one-sixth, but it remains unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner will be allowed to serve the rest of her sentence under house arrest

By Reuters

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china-dailyLow17h ago

Former Myanmar president U Win Myint released under amnesty - China Daily - Global Edition

Former Myanmar president U Win Myint released under amnesty  China Daily - Global Edition

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IrrawaddyMostly Factual11h ago

Elected Myanmar President U Win Myint Freed After Five Years in Junta Jail - The Irrawaddy

Elected Myanmar President U Win Myint Freed After Five Years in Junta Jail  The Irrawaddy

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punch-ngMostly Factual20h ago

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar’s leader commuted all death sentences to life imprisonment as part of a broad new year amnesty, a move critics call a cosmetic rebranding. Read More: https://punchng.com/myanmar-leader-commutes-all-death-sentences/

By Punch Newspapers

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myanmar-nowMostly Factual14h ago

Win Myint, Myanmar’s ousted president, released by regime - Myanmar Now

Win Myint, Myanmar’s ousted president, released by regime  Myanmar Now

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punch-ng17 Apr, 04:14First to report

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

index-hr17 Apr, 04:30

Mjanmar će amnestirati i osloboditi tisuće političkih zatvorenika

France 2417 Apr, 04:51

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

berlingske17 Apr, 05:11

Myanmars præsident omstøder dødsstraf til fængsel på livstid

le-figaro17 Apr, 05:46

Birmanie : 4300 prisonniers libérés après l’annulation des condamnations à mort

digi2417 Apr, 05:48

Liderul din Myanmar a ordonat anularea tuturor pedepselor cu moartea

Reuters17 Apr, 05:57

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, her lawyer says - Reuters

el-mundo17 Apr, 06:16

Birmania reduce la condena de la ex líder Aung San Suu Kyi

dr-dk17 Apr, 06:23

Myanmar reducerer Aung San Suu Kyis fængselsstraf

straits-times17 Apr, 06:23

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence and frees former president Win Myint - The Straits Times

SCMP17 Apr, 06:27

Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi prison term by 4½ years in broad-ranging amnesty deal

observador17 Apr, 06:29

Myanmar anula todas as condenações à morte

naftemporiki17 Apr, 06:31

Μιανμάρ: Ακυρώνονται όλες οι θανατικές καταδίκες, απελευθερώνονται χιλιάδες κρατούμενοι

china-daily17 Apr, 06:35

Former Myanmar president U Win Myint released under amnesty - China Daily - Global Edition

aktuality-sk17 Apr, 06:36

Nový mjanmarský prezident amnestiou zrušil viac než 4-tisíc trestov smrti

Rappler17 Apr, 07:02

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says

aftonbladet17 Apr, 07:07

Nobelpristagarens straff kortas – fångar benådas

yle-uutiset17 Apr, 07:15

Myanmar sanoi muuttavansa kaikki kuolemantuomiot elinkautisiksi vankeusrangaistuksiksi

newsbeast17 Apr, 07:19

Ο νέος πρόεδρος της Μιανμάρ ακύρωσε όλες τις θανατικές ποινές – Θα απελευθερώσει χιλιάδες κρατούμενους, θα μειώσει τις ποινές πολλών άλλων

Al Jazeera17 Apr, 07:47

Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president

daily-mirror-lk17 Apr, 08:04

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

japan-times17 Apr, 08:10

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence and frees former president

Times of India17 Apr, 08:27

Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence by one-sixth, but Nobel laureate remains in prison

nos17 Apr, 08:40

Junta Myanmar viert nieuw jaar, strafkorting voor Aung San Suu Kyi

ndtv17 Apr, 08:51

Myanmar Reduces Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's Sentence: Report

NYT17 Apr, 09:04

Myanmar Frees Ousted President, but Not Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

tagesschau17 Apr, 09:15

Amnestie: Tausende Gefangene in Myanmar kommen frei

myanmar-now17 Apr, 09:31

Win Myint, Myanmar’s ousted president, released by regime - Myanmar Now

delfi-lt17 Apr, 09:49

Mianmaras sumažino laisvės atėmimo bausmę politikei Aung San Suu Kyi

DW17 Apr, 09:53

Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition

faz17 Apr, 09:59

Auch Ex-Regierungschefin: Myanmar kündigt Amnestie für über 4000 Gefangene an

helsingin-sanomat17 Apr, 10:01

Myanmar | Uusi presidentti armahti tuhansia vankeja ja vaihtoi kuoleman­tuomiot elin­kautisiksi

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channel-news-asia17 Apr, 11:17

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

dhaka-tribune17 Apr, 11:54

UN rights chief urges immediate release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi - Dhaka Tribune

Irrawaddy17 Apr, 12:33

Elected Myanmar President U Win Myint Freed After Five Years in Junta Jail - The Irrawaddy

jerusalem-post17 Apr, 12:51

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

der-standard17 Apr, 13:33Latest update

Der General lässt in Myanmar Scheingnade walten: Todesstrafen umgewandelt