The ruling junta in Burma announced Wednesday in a press release the amnesty of 3,300 prisoners on the occasion of the Burmese New Year. At the same time, former head of government Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner, was taken out of her cell and transferred to a house.
The other prisoners benefit from a reduction of one-sixth of their sentence, except those convicted of murder, terrorism, and drug trafficking, the press release specifies. Myanmar has been in the grip of a rebellion since the military overthrew the democratically elected government of AUNS in 2021. But the junta is currently facing the greatest threat in its history, suffering setbacks and heavy losses over the last few months. The local organization Association for Assistance to Political Prisoners (AAPP) estimates the number of civilian deaths since the start of the repression at more than 4,800. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.