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Myanmar Grants Mass Amnesty, Releases 3,000 Prisoners Ahead of Elections

11/28/2025

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On November 27, 2025, Myanmar's rulers granted a mass amnesty, releasing over 3,000 prisoners from Insein Prison ahead of December 28, 2025 elections.
Families welcomed the freed individuals, including Kyi Toe of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and journalist Zaw Lin Htut.
The National Defense and Security Council closed cases against 5,580 individuals charged under the incitement law.

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On November 27, 2025, Myanmar's rulers granted a mass amnesty, releasing over 3,000 prisoners from Insein Prison ahead of December 28, 2025 elections.
Families welcomed the freed individuals, including Kyi Toe of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and journalist Zaw Lin Htut.
The National Defense and Security Council closed cases against 5,580 individuals charged under the incitement law.