Myanmar began releasing prisoners on Friday after the president announced he would pardon nearly 7,000 people in addition to thousands released earlier this month, ONA reports citing Reuters.
President Win Myint granted unconditional amnesty to 6,948 prisoners serving jail terms around the country "to bring delight to the citizens of Myanmar and taking into consideration humanitarian concerns", according to a statement.
More cases were being scrutinized for possible pardons, it said.
More than 9,000 prisoners were released on April 17, the first day of the traditional New Year.
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