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Myanmar’s junta granted amnesty to more than 9,652 prisoners on Thursday, according to a statement from the military-backed broadcasting channel. The prisoner release took place on the 76th anniversary of its independence from the United Kingdom. About 114 foreign prisoners were included in the amnesty, according to statement from the military. It said they were released to maintain friendly relations with other countries. But details of these prisoners remained unknown. Moreover, details of the political prisoners released are also unknown. Their family members were waiting in front of the In…