Myanmar's military pardons and releases 23,000 prisoners for Burmese New Year
The junta said the gesture was taken to mark the new year holiday, but it was not clear if they included pro-democracy activists.
The junta said the gesture was taken to mark the new year holiday, but it was not clear if they included pro-democracy activists.
With its ranks depleting, the Myanmar army has started recruiting young children.
A United Nations (UN) chief has warned Myanmar is "heading towards war" as hundreds of people have been killed by the military coup since February.