Myanmar reportedly will release 4 foreigners as part of a broad prisoner amnesty
Myanmar's expected release of more than 5,700 prisoners is expected to include the U.K.'s former envoy to the Asian country, an Australian economist and a Japanese filmmaker, according to state media.
BANGKOK — Myanmar's military government said Thursday that it will release and deport several foreigners, including an Australian economist, an ex-British ambassador and a Japanese filmmaker. Myanmar media says the releases are part of a broader amnesty of thousands to mark the country's National Day.
Australian economist Sean Turnell was a prominent adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained
