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Myanmar president pardons at least 63 political prisoners: watchdog group

Published: 17 Apr 2016 - 08:24 am | Last Updated: 15 Nov 2021 - 08:09 am
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File picture of Myanmar President Htin Kyaw. Reuters 

Yangon: Myanmar President Htin Kyaw pardoned at least 63 political prisoners on the country's traditional New Year Sunday, according to a watchdog group, in his first major political act since he was sworn in last month. 

"According to our documents, 63 political prisoners are released from various prisons by the amnesty of the president," said the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).

AFP