Myanmar's junta chief marked the country's traditional new year by pardoning 4,893 prisoners, as reported by state media. The decision surfaced alongside the announcement of the release of 13 foreigners for deportation. Despite the pardoning, the fate of the significant number of political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remains unclear. While some local watchdogs confirmed the release of a few political detainees, the military government did not specify how many political prisoners were included in the amnesty. The release came just before the junta chief's meeting with the Malaysian Prime Minister, raising questions about ASEAN's stance on Myanmar's military government.
The junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, announced a mass pardon for nearly 5,000 prisoners, coinciding with Myanmar's new year celebrations. This included 13 foreigners facing deportation.
While the exact number of political prisoners released remains unclear, local watchdogs confirmed that at least 22 political prisoners benefited from the amnesty amid ongoing repression.
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