A key aide to Myanmar's deposed democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi was among hundreds of political prisoners freed by the ...

It is unclear whether that full number will be released as many may have additional convictions. Read more at ...

U Kyi Toe, ex-chief of the NLD’s Information Committee, pledged ‘to be strong to work together’ with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains jailed in Naypyitaw.

Excited families are greeting relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison as part of a mass amnesty granted by the ...

Myanmar’s ruling junta has dropped outstanding charges against 5,580 people and pardoned or reduced sentencing for a further ...

State media in Myanmar say the country's military rulers have granted amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners locked up for opposing ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the immediate release of former Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi after learning of her worsening health problems in military custody. Mr Macron wrote to ...

Sihasak Phuangketkeow says it is time for the junta to receive proper consideration for releasing the country’s detained ...

Excited families greeted relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison on Thursday as part of a mass amnesty granted by the ...

Excited families greeted relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison on Thursday as part of a mass amnesty granted by the ...

Myanmar’s military rulers have pardoned or dropped charges against 8,665 people locked up for opposing the army rule as the country prepares for next month’s elections, according to state media. The ...