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Myanmar's expected release of more than 5,700 prisoners is expected to include the U.K.'s former envoy to the Asian country, an Australian economist and a Japanese filmmaker, according to state media.
The military junta in Myanmar has released up to 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners under an amnesty, according to independent news outlet, Myanmar Now.
Vicky Bowman is among nearly 6,000 prisoners to be released, the military junta says.
Former envoy is among almost 6,000 prisoners released by Myanmar’s junta, in a sign the military rulers may be bending to sanctions
State media says almost 6,000 people will be released from prison, including four foreigners who had been held for months