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April 17, 2025, 09:31 AM - 4 min read
Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to nearly 4,900 prisoners to mark the traditional New Year. However, it remains unclear how many were political prisoners. The country continues to grapple with civil conflict and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake that claimed thousands of lives last month.
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April 11, 2025, 10:36 AM - 5 min read
The Israeli authorities on Thursday released Ahmad Manasra, a Palestinian who was convicted of attempted murder at the age of 13. Manasra, who developed schizophrenia while serving his prison sentence, had repeatedly been denied early release despite concerns over his deteriorating mental health, his lawyer said.
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April 3, 2025, 10:40 AM - 3 min read
Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest truce proposal, insisting that no hostages will be freed without a permanent ceasefire. As mediators struggle to break the deadlock, protests erupt in Gaza and Israel, with hostages’ families blaming Netanyahu’s government for failing to secure their release.
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