In photos: Myanmar junta celebrates Independence Day; to free 7,012 prisoners
The parade saw a display of Myanmar's military power.
The 75th Independence Day parade in Myanmar on Wednesday saw a display of tanks.
Wednesday's parade also saw a display of missile launchers.
The Independence Day parade on Wednesday also saw a display of missile launchers and armoured cars.
We have faced criticism against our ruling: Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Addressing the Independence Day celebrations, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said, “We have faced criticism, pressure and attack from foreign organisations against our ruling. And I want to say thank you to some global and regional countries, organizations and individuals who understand our current situation in politics and positively cooperated with us.”
Junta to free 7,012 prisoners to mark Independence Day.
Myanmar's junta announced on Wednesday that 7,012 prisoners to mark the 75th Independence Day. However, it was not specified whether the amnesty would include those prisoners who were jailed as part of the crackdown on dissent.
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