More than a quarter of Myanmar’s prison population is being released, the president’s office announced Friday, after calls grew to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping …
Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years
President Win Myint said 24,896 people jailed across the country, including 87 foreigners, would be freed unconditionally “to bring delights to the citizens of Myanmar and taking into consideration …
Almost 25,000 to be freed under Myanmar prisoner amnesty
Myanmar announced Friday that it was releasing almost 25,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty marking this week’s traditional New Year celebration. The release for the Thingyan holiday was …
Myanmar frees a quarter of all prisoners in mass amnesty
President Win Myint has granted amnesty to 25,000 prisoners in Myanmar. However, it was unclear if it was related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Myanmar to release 25,000 prisoners amid virus fears
More than a quarter of Myanmar’s prison population is to be released, the president’s office announced Friday, as calls grow to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping the …
Myanmar military steps up attacks as coronavirus spreads
Yangon, Myanmar – As deaths from the new coronavirus mounted in South Korea, Iran and Italy in early March, Myanmar’s military called off grand plans to mark the 75th anniversary of its World War II …
Starving Rohingya refugees rescued off Bangladesh after two months at sea
Some reports said the boat had been turned back by Malaysia because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is unclear whether the refugees had left from Bangladesh or from Myanmar, where they are originally …
Myanmar charges preacher who says Christians immune to virus
A Myanmar preacher who posted a sermon online saying Christians were immune to the coronavirus will face charges along with three other people for organising services in defiance of a ban on mass …
Myanmar charges preacher for defying virus ban on services
A Myanmar preacher who posted a sermon online saying Christians were immune to will face charges along with three other people for organising services in defiance of a ban on mass gatherings, local …
Officials Say Eight Killed in Myanmar’s Rakhine State; Army Says Reports Fabricated
Eight people were killed by shelling in Myanmar’s Rakhine state on Monday, two local officials and a resident said, but the army said reports that civilians in the village had been shelled were …