Myanmar Military Pardons Over 9,000 Prisoners in Independence Day Gesture

Myanmar's military government has announced the release of 9,652 prisoners, including 114 foreigners, as part of an amnesty to commemorate the country's independence day. This move comes amidst ongoing turmoil following the military coup in February 2021. The junta claims the release is intended to maintain international relations and is based on humanitarian grounds. High-profile political prisoners like Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remain detained, with the military asserting that she has been subjected to an independent judicial process.