Sean Turnell

Australian economist pleads not guilty at Myanmar junta trial

Since seizing power, Myanmar's military government has detained thousands of pro-democracy protesters, with many facing charges that rights groups have decried as politically motivated.

Myanmar's junta to release over 1,600 prisoners

Some 1,619 prisoners, including 42 foreigners to be "pardoned" and will be released to mark the Buddhist new year, Myanmar's junta has said.