Myanmar : Myanmar plans to release 651 prisoners starting Friday , state television reports . If the cease - fire holds , it will end 63 years of bloody conflict . Myanmar has historically accused the Karen of waging attacks to overthrow the military junta . Meanwhile Thursday , Suu Kyi 's National League for Democracy said it will announce a roster of 23 candidates , including Suu Kyi , with 48 seats up for grabs . Karen leaders said it was too early to say whether it would hold .
Myanmar : Myanmar plans to release 651 prisoners starting Friday , state television reports . If the cease - fire holds , it will end 63 years of bloody conflict . Myanmar has historically accused the Karen of waging attacks to overthrow the military junta . Karen leaders said it was too early to say whether it would hold .