ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
MANILA, April 24 - The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue.
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