Burma: leader of junta announces release of more than 5,000 imprisoned protesters since shot

In total, 5,636 prisoners will be gracious and released before the Thadingyut festival starting Tuesday, General Min Aung Hlaing, a few days after being excluded from the next ASEAN summit.

Le Monde with AFP

Burma will release more than 5,000 people imprisoned for protested against the army coup in February, said Monday, October 18, the leader of the junta.

In total, 5,636 prisoners will be pardoned and released before the Thadingyut festival that starts Tuesday, said General Min Aung Hlaing, a few days after being excluded from the next Summit of the Association of Asia. Southeast (ASEAN).

/Media reports.