A charred Myanmar hillside is wreathed by flames, spewing ochre smoke that smothers out sunlight in an apocalyptic scene.

BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new year, state-run media reported Thursday, and an ...

The head of Myanmar's military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, state-run media reported Thursday (April 17, 2025), but it wasn't ...

The head of Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to nearly 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, state media has reported. At least 19 buses carrying prisoners left ...

Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, pardoned nearly 4,900 prisoners during the traditional New Year. Thirteen foreigners will be deported. This amnesty excludes those convicted of serious ...

A released prisoner, center, is welcomed by family members outside the main gate of Insein prison as the head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to thousands of prisoners to mark the ...

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The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new year, state-run media reported on Thursday. It was not immediately ...

Family members and colleagues wait to welcome released prisoners outside the main gate of Insein prison during the country’s traditional New Year day on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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