YANGON, Myanmar—Myanmar freed five political prisoners on Tuesday, and more are expected to be released next week as part of a pledge by the president to free all such prisoners.
The five were freed after President Thein Sein granted a pardon Monday to those convicted of or charged with a variety of political offenses, including unlawful association, high treason, contempt of government and violations of the Peaceful Assembly Law.
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