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Myanmar Amnesty Shortens Suu Kyi Sentence, ASEAN Demands More

4/24/2026

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The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, praised the amnesty that cut Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence by one-sixth and urged Myanmar to free more prisoners, including her.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met President Min Aung Hlaing to convey ASEAN concerns about Aung San Suu Kyi’s welfare.
President Min Aung Hlaing said his priority is peace, will normalise ties with ASEAN, and said the amnesty freed thousands and released Win Myint.

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The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, praised the amnesty that cut Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence by one-sixth and urged Myanmar to free more prisoners, including her.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met President Min Aung Hlaing to convey ASEAN concerns about Aung San Suu Kyi’s welfare.
President Min Aung Hlaing said his priority is peace, will normalise ties with ASEAN, and said the amnesty freed thousands and released Win Myint.