
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.
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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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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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