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Myanmar Military Releases Over 3,000 Prisoners in Thingyan Amnesty
By Sebastian Strangio
Among those released was Dr. Hkalam Samson, a prominent Kachin Christian leader, and three members of the National League for Democracy.
Myanmar Junta Releases 3,000 Prisoners in New Year Amnesty
By Sebastian Strangio
The holiday amnesty is designed to depict the military administration as beneficent, and hence politically legitimate.
Strife in Myanmar Curbs Traditional New Year Celebrations
By Grant Peck
The coronavirus pandemic curbed celebrations for the past two years, and the military’s ouster of the elected government last year further smothered the holiday spirit.
In Place of New Year Festivities, Myanmar Protesters Mark the Fallen
By Sebastian Strangio
Some say the celebration of the Buddhist New Year would play into the junta's claim that the situation in Myanmar is returning to normal.
Thingyan: A New Year for a Troubled State
By Brennan O'Connor (text and photos)
Weary from conflict, the people of Kachin take the time to welcome the Burmese New Year.
Songkran: Making a Splash on Thai New Year
Millions across Southeast Asia will get drenched this weekend for Songkran.
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