A Myanmar judge dismissed an appeal Friday by two Reuters journalists jailed for seven years while investigating atrocities committed against the Rohingya, dashing slim hopes that the pair could be freed early.

Myanmar Reuters journalists lose appeal against 7-year sentence

To mark one year since the arrest of two Myanmar Reuters journalist there will be a protest in Yangon on Wednesday. Supporters will gather in downtown Yangon Wednesday afternoon as Reuters invites people from around the world to post photos on social media of the "thumbs up" gesture that became a symbol of the pair's court appearances.

Rally to mark one year since arrest of Myanmar Reuters journalists

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Myanmar Reuters journalists lose appeal against 7-year sentence

Rally to mark one year since arrest of Myanmar Reuters journalists