Myanmar releases nearly 7,000 prisoners.

(Baonghean.vn) - On Thursday, July 30th, an official source stated that the Myanmar government had ordered the release of thousands of prisoners, including 210 foreign nationals. However, the government did not disclose whether political prisoners were included in this amnesty.

According to an announcement posted on the website of Myanmar's Ministry of Information, a total of 6,966 prisoners will be released after showing "good behavior" in prison. Previously, the newly elected government of Myanmar had also issued several other amnesty decisions, releasing hundreds of prisoners.

Myanmar's arrest of 155 Chinese illegal loggers has strained relations between the two countries.

An unnamed Home Ministry official said that among the prisoners granted amnesty this time were 155 Chinese nationals. These individuals were arrested last week for illegal logging and timber smuggling in northern Myanmar, near the border with China. However, the Myanmar authorities have not yet made an official announcement, only confirming that some Chinese prisoners will be released in this round.

Reportedly, the Myanmar authorities' sentencing and detention of 155 Chinese citizens has angered many Chinese people and further strained relations between the two countries. Following this, Beijing demanded that Myanmar provide a "reasonable" explanation for the incident.

Chu Thanh

(according to Le Figaro)