Myanmar government today announced the removal of sentences for more than 23,000 prisoners, in the context of protests against the coup has not cooled down.

According to a statement from General Min Aung Hlaing published by Myanmar state media, the prisoners' sentences were removed while the country "is establishing a new democratic state with peace, development and discipline to

In total, 23,314 Burmese prisoners and 55 foreign prisoners received their sentences this time.

State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and a series of government officials were arrested by the military after the February 1 military coup.

The protest movement against the coup has not shown any signs of cooling off in Myanmar.

General Hlaing on Feb. 11, for the first time, made public comments on the protest movement, blaming "immoral people" for causing the country's stagnation.

"Those who are moving away from their obligations are asked to go back on duty immediately for the good of the nation and its people, not focusing too much on emotions," he said.

In another announcement, General Hlaing urged people to avoid gathering, which he assumed would make Covid-19 spread faster.

However, his appeal still did not stop the protesters.

Thousands more also marched in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city.