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Myanmar cuts ex-leader Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former Prez Myint
short by Mini Tiwari / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
Myanmar's junta has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi and freed former President Win Myint as part of an amnesty by new President Min Aung Hlaing, Reuters reported. Hlaing had led a coup in 2021 against the democratically elected government, leading to the arrest of several leaders. Suu Kyi's 27-year sentence has been reduced by one-sixth.
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