452 prisoners released in Myanmar Thursday . U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Myanmar in a few days . Hundreds of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted their freedom , according to the state-run newspaper , just days before President Barack Obama is scheduled to become the first sitting U.S. head of state to visit the fledgling democracy . TL;DR The United States has freed more than 450 political prisoners, including some who were convicted of crimes against humanity, the State Department said Thursday. Buddhist-Muslim violence is causing tension in western Myanmar .
452 prisoners released in Myanmar Thursday . U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Myanmar in a few days . TL;DR The United States has freed more than 450 political prisoners, including some who were convicted of crimes against humanity, the State Department said Thursday. Buddhist-Muslim violence is causing tension in western Myanmar .