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Analysts say Myanmar's amnesties are a sign of boldness, not mercy

Although Myanmar's military-backed rulers granted amnesties and reduced Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, analysts suggest these apparent gestures indicate a regime growing bolder rather than becoming more merciful.

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