Myanmar releases over 9,000 prisoners to mark New Year amnesty
Myanmar began releasing more than 9,000 prisoners on Wednesday, with many drug offenders among the first to walk free, but just two political detainees, after the president declared an amnesty on the first day of the traditional New Year. President Win Myint said 9,535 local prisoners, and 16 foreigners, had been pardoned in a gesture… Read More Myanmar releases over 9,000 prisoners to mark New Year amnesty