"Min Aung Hlaing approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, with a statement indicating that those serving death sentences shall have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment."
"A communique on behalf of Min Aung Hlaing stated that Win Myint was granted a pardon and the reduction of his remaining sentences under specified conditions."
"Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence was 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."
Myanmar's new president, Min Aung Hlaing, has pardoned former leader Win Myint and reduced the sentence of Aung San Suu Kyi. A total of 4,335 prisoners received amnesty, with death sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Suu Kyi's sentence was reduced by one-sixth, but it remains uncertain if she will serve the remainder under house arrest. The amnesty coincides with traditional celebrations in Myanmar, and includes the release of foreign nationals and significant reductions in various prison sentences.
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