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Myanmar releases two journalists jailed for more than 500 days

Reuters journalists Wa Lone, left, and Kyaw She Oo wave as they walk out from Insein Prison (AAP)
Reuters journalists Wa Lone, left, and Kyaw She Oo wave as they walk out from Insein Prison. Source: AAP

Two journalists jailed in Myanmar have been released after almost 18 months behind bars.


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By Abby Dinham

Source: SBS


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Two journalists jailed in Myanmar have been released after almost 18 months behind bars.



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