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Myanmar’s military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary

  • It was not immediately clear whether those released include the thousands of political detainees imprisoned for opposing military rule
  • The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong, three-stage election process that critics say is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo
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From the Balkans to Southeast Asia: High-stakes elections test fragile stabilities across three continents

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Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

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UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote

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Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote

By Reuters ·

Myanmar junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike

By AFP ·

UN rights chief says air strike on hospital in Myanmar could amount to war crime, calls for investigation

By Reuters ·

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A nighttime airstrike on a hospital leaves 34 dead and 80 injured in Myanmar

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Myanmar junta says arrested man for anti-election Facebook chat

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Landmine casualties swell amid ban challenges: monitor

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Myanmar election not free or credible: Thai FM

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Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

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Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids

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