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Reuters reporters walk free as campaign for media reform continues in Myanmar (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 8, 2019

IFEX members welcome the release of Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and press for greater protection of press freedom in Myanmar.
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