Burmese

Burmese junta pardons nearly 6,000 prisoners for independence anniversary

Burmese junta pardons nearly 6,000 prisoners for independence anniversary

The Burmese junta announced on Saturday the amnesty of nearly 6,000 prisoners, an annual measure on the occasion of the anniversary of the country’s independence. More than 5,800 detainees, including 180 foreigners, will soon benefit from this measure, the junta said in a statement on Saturday, as Burma commemorates the date of January 4, 1948, … Read more

On the road to Mandalay, taken over by the Burmese rebels

On the road to Mandalay, taken over by the Burmese rebels

Winding through the hills of northern Burma, “national highway 3” connects the localities regained by armed ethnic groups and supporters of the elected government, after a series of unexpected victories in their fight against the junta. An offensive launched a year ago on Sunday allowed fighters to seize a large part of the 480 kilometer … Read more