‘It’s a set-up’: Many activists in Myanmar remain unconvinced by junta’s offer to pardon protesters

Myanmar’s military

Myanmar’s military junta has offered to drop charges against protesters on the condition that they come forward to authorities, though many demonstrators say they fear that the move is a ruse to catch dissidents.

Myanmar’s military rulers announced that they’ll waive the sentences for some protesters on their ‘wanted’ list, according to a state media report on Friday. “Those wishing to return home of their own accord… may trustfully contact the following telephone numbers or nearby police stations, district and township administration bodies,” the statement read.

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