Presidential Pardon: Granting amnesty and reduction of sentences

The President Office issued Order Nos. 50, 51 and 52/2026 on 30th April, regarding the amnesty, and reduction of sentences for prisoners.

Marking the occasion of Full Moon Day of Kason (Buddha Day), and for the sake of public peace and humanitarian reasons, the prison sentences of those serving terms as of April 30th, 2026, were reduced to one-sixth of their remaining duration.

Additionally, 1,508 prisoners from various prisons were granted amnesty, after they pledged that, if they were convicted again, they would accept punishment, for the remainder of their original sentence in addition to the new penalty.

Similarly, as part of efforts to maintain friendly and good relations with other nations, 11 foreign nationals serving sentences in various prisons, were granted amnesty and deportation. These orders were issued in accordance with Section 401(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The orders were signed by President U Min Aung Hlaing.