Myanmar's junta released 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners, to mark the country's traditional New Year on Monday, according to a statement from the military government published on pro-military Telegram channels.
The military-led government has jailed thousands of opponents and pro-democracy activists since it seized power in 2021 and brutally put down protests, drawing global condemnation.
A junta spokesperson did not answer a phone call seeking comment and it was unclear who was included in Monday's amnesty. The junta has also detained other senior members of her civilian government the military overthrew in the 2021 coup.
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