YANGON, Myanmar — Several dozen people rallied in central Yangon on Sunday against the jailing of two Reuters journalists, lamenting the shrinking space for free expression in Myanmar despite the advent of civilian rule. ADVERTISEMENTThe judgement sent shockwaves through the country’s nascent community of journalists because it echoed life under the former junta, when the press was heavily censored and reporters routinely jailed. “We condemn the sentence… they should be released.”Protesters released black balloons emblazoned with photos of the two jailed reporters. While journalists have rallied to the reporters’ cause — some using the hashtag #arrestmetoo — the general public has been apathetic in its response to the verdict. UN investigators say the violence merits the prosecution of top generals for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 16, 2018 11:24 UTC