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Myanmar commemorates 76th Anniversary of Independence Day
By Xinhua Published: Jan 05, 2024 09:33 AM
People flank the road as a bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)

People flank the road as a bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)

A bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)

A bus carrying prisoners granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A prisoner who has been granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day waves at the crowd as a bus carrying him and other pardoned prisoners departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day. (Photo: Xinhua)

A prisoner who has been granted amnesty on Myanmar's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day waves at the crowd as a bus carrying him and other pardoned prisoners departs from the Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 4, 2024. Myanmar's State Administration Council on Thursday pardoned over 9,000 prisoners to mark the country's 76th Anniversary of Independence Day. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Myanmar celebrated the 76th Anniversary of Independence Day with various events held nationwide, highlighted by a military band parade in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

In his Independence Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the SAC's primary objective is to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election, with ongoing preparations for the electoral process.

During the ceremony on Thursday morning, the armed forces' guards of honor marched in a parade, showcasing the nation's commitment to its sovereign principles.

The day's festivities include a range of activities, including nationwide sports competitions. Additionally, over 9,000 prisoners were pardoned on Thursday to mark the 76th Independence Day of the Southeast Asian country.

Myanmar regained independence and sovereignty from the British colonialists on Jan. 4, 1948.