Myanmar expels Aussie journalist

Myanmar has deported an Australian journalist after he reported on a demonstration calling for press freedom.

Myanmar expels Aussie journalistMyanmar expels Aussie journalist

Myanmar expels Aussie journalist

Myanmar has deported an Australian journalist after he reported on a demonstration calling for press freedom.

Angus Watson had been working for the Thailand-based news website, Democratic Voice of Burma.

He says he was put on a flight to Thailand after authorities accused him of breaching the terms of his business visa by taking part in the rally in central Myanmar.

Mr Watson spoke with Naomi Selvaratnam from Chiang Mai.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)

 


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