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Myanmar military junta releases over 20,000 prisoners to mark traiditional new year

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Yangon, Apr 17 (EFE/EPA).- Myanmar military junta on Saturday released over 20,000 prisoners across the country to mark the traditional new year in Myanmar. (Camera: STRINGER) SHOT LIST: RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WAIT OUTSIDE THE INSEIN PRISON IN YANGON, MYANMAR.

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