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Myanmar's President Grants Amnesty to 4,500 Prisoners

4/17/2026

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Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's president, commuted all death sentences and granted amnesty to more than 4,500 prisoners in his first official acts since taking office.
The move follows a controversial election critics say was manipulated to keep the military in control.
Families gathered at Insein prison hoping for the release of their loved ones.
State media reported that 4,335 prisoners were pardoned, including nearly 180 foreigners.

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Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's president, commuted all death sentences and granted amnesty to more than 4,500 prisoners in his first official acts since taking office.
The move follows a controversial election critics say was manipulated to keep the military in control.
Families gathered at Insein prison hoping for the release of their loved ones.
State media reported that 4,335 prisoners were pardoned, including nearly 180 foreigners.