Myanmar court frees dozens of student activists

Dozens of student activists have been freed from prison in Myanmar, a day after Aung San Suu Kyi pledged to work to free all political prisoners. Cheers broke out as a court dropped charges against the 69 students, who had been in detention for over a year. However, an estimated 400 political prisoners are still […]

Dozens of student activists have been freed from prison in Myanmar, a day after Aung San Suu Kyi pledged to work to free all political prisoners.
Cheers broke out as a court dropped charges against the 69 students, who had been in detention for over a year.
However, an estimated 400 political prisoners are still behind bars.
Ms Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s de facto leader, said the release of the remaining prisoners had been delayed by the legal process required.
The delay means they will not be freed until after the end of the Burmese New Year holiday, in 10 days’ time.
There were emotional scenes as the student activists were released – many were met by tearful parents, and singing and dancing supporters who presented them with flowers.