National Nov 19, 2021
Japan envoy says U.S. sought help to free journalist in Myanmar
On Saturday, Yohei Sasakawa held a meeting with Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the top commander of the armed forces. Two days later, the journalist was free.
World Nov 17, 2021
Freed U.S. journalist thought Myanmar jail ordeal would never end
Since taking power in a February coup, Myanmar's military has arrested dozens of journalists critical of its crackdown.
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Nov 15, 2021
Danny Fenster was jailed for 11 years last week and had been due to appear in court on Tuesday to face sedition and terror charges.
Asia Pacific Nov 15, 2021
U.S. journalist jailed in Myanmar 'cared a lot about truth,' colleague says
Danny Fenster, jailed for 11 years by Myanmar's junta, has been described as humble, positive and inspired by George Orwell's writings against authoritarianism.
Asia Pacific May 25, 2021
The man, the fourth foreign journalist held since a coup in February, was detained as he attempted to take a flight out of the country Monday, his news organization said.