Myanmar's Junta has announced that it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, these include a former British Ambassador and a Japanese journalist also an Economic Advisor who worked with Aung San Suu Kyi, according to officials. To mark Myanmar's National Day, around 600 women prisoners will also be released.

Myanmar military to free 6,000 prisoners including 600 women

Myanmar court has sentenced ousted leader Suu Kyi and Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in jail. Both of them have been detained since a coup in February last year.

Myanmar court jails ousted leader Suu Kyi, Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in jail

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Myanmar military to free 6,000 prisoners including 600 women

Myanmar court jails ousted leader Suu Kyi, Australian economist Sean Turnell to three years in jail