The reporters were detained on Dec 12 after they had been invited to meet police officers over dinner in Yangon. Reuters President and Editor-in-Chief Stephen J Adler expressed disappointment that the reporters were denied bail and called for their prompt release. "We believe the court proceedings will demonstrate their innocence and Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo will be able to return to their jobs reporting on events in Myanmar." Min Thant said the reporters were arrested at a crossing in northern Yangon. Wa Lone gave the "thumbs up" sign and Kyaw Soe Oo hugged his young daughter.

Source: bd News24 February 01, 2018 10:30 UTC