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Tatmadaw grants amnesty to over 3,000 political prisoners, drops charges of over 5,500 others

The Tatmadaw grants amnesty to over 3,000 political prisoners, drops charges of over 5,500 others, and grants conditional release to 724 prisoners ahead of the general election in December.

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CrimeTatmadaw grants amnesty to over 3,000 political prisoners, drops charges of over 5,500 others

The Tatmadaw grants amnesty to over 3,000 political prisoners, drops charges of over 5,500 others, and grants conditional release to 724 prisoners ahead of the general election in December.

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