Despite these immense challenges, the people of Myanmar have shown extraordinary courage and determination in their fight for freedom.

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Independence came last week to Burma and its 15 million people. Thousands of Burmans caroused amiably along Rangoon’s steamy, tropical waterfront. Some still recalled the day in 1885 when Burma ...

YANGON: (Bernama-Xinhua) Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday (Jan 4) pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th Independence Day anniversary, according to the ...

Myanmar’s military junta released nearly 6,000 prisoners, including foreigners and political prisoners, to mark the country’s Independence Day on Saturday. According to state-run television ...

Of the junta’s two major allies, only Russia sent a congratulatory message for Myanmar’s 77th Independence Day, with China eschewing the traditional mark of respect. Moscow has sent congratulatory ...

Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th Independence Day anniversary, according to the council's orders. The pardoned ...

Children compete in a pillow-fighting game during an event marking the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2025. Myanmar on Saturday celebrated the 77th ...

BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military government has released ... Thailand's prime minister had said she expects the four to be released on Independence Day. Prisoner releases began Saturday but can ...

Relatives celebrate with a released prisoner outside Insein prison on Myanmar's Independence Day (AFP) They included just a small proportion of hundreds of political detainees jailed for opposing ...