The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) has welcomed the release of President U Win Myint, who was freed under an amnesty on April 17, Myanmar New Year’s Day.
According to NUCC, U Win Myint remains the democratically elected president chosen by the people, despite being unlawfully detained following the military coup in 2021.
The council expressed joy, together with the public, over his release and reunion with his family, and reaffirmed that it continues to recognize him as the legitimate president of Myanmar.
NUCC also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining political prisoners, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
In its statement, NUCC added that it will continue working alongside the public and revolutionary forces to dismantle authoritarian rule and establish a federal democratic union.
