{{The Burmese authorities say they are releasing another 73 political prisoners, after a promise by President Thein Sein to free all dissidents by the end of the year.}}<\/p>\n
Some are from the Kachin ethnic group, which has signed a peace deal after years of fighting for autonomy.<\/p>\n
Burma, also known as Myanmar, has freed hundreds of political detainees since steps towards democracy began in 2010.<\/p>\n
There are thought to be about 100 such prisoners remaining in Burmese jails.<\/p>\n
“Political prisoners are released today under a presidential amnesty,” government minister Aung Min told media. The detainees had been held at various jails around the country.<\/p>\n
The minister said 26 Kachin nationals were among those freed. “Thirteen of them were released from Myit Kyee Nar prison, where I met them myself,” he said.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month President Thein Sein said there would be no prisoners of conscience in the country’s jails by the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Speaking on a visit to London, he said a special committee was reviewing every political inmate’s case.<\/p>\n
President Thein Sein has introduced major reforms since the elections of November 2010, which saw military rule replaced by a military-backed civilian government.<\/p>\n
Many political prisoners have been freed and media restrictions have been relaxed, while the opposition has rejoined the political process.<\/p>\n
In response, most international sanctions against Burma have been relaxed.<\/p>\n
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