The outgoing government has released 102 prisoners across the country, announced Zaw Htay, director of the President's Office, on Facebook. The list does not include students who are still on trial after their arrest around March 10 last year.
The students were not prisoners but were under investigation in the courts and they were engaged in the legal process, he said.
Under the leadership of the All Burma Federation Student Unions, the students demanded reform of the National Education Law.
In Letpadan, Bago Region, there was a large crackdown on them and Phyoe Phyoe Aung, Nanda Sit Aung, Min Thway Thit and other supporters were detained at Thayawady Prison. Their trials continue. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
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