General amnesty for 6 thousand prisoners of Myanmar

Kathmandu. On the occasion of the country’s 77th Independence Day, the State Administration Council of Myanmar pardoned about 6,000 prisoners as per the order of the Council.

There are 5,864 prisoners from Myanmar and 180 from other countries. The council has also reduced the sentences of some prisoners. Last year, on the occasion of the country’s 76th Independence Day, more than 9,000 prisoners were given amnesty.