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Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked free from a prison on the outskirts of Yangon on Tuesday after spending more than 500 days behind bars.

Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar reunite with families

Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked free from a prison on the outskirts of Yangon on Tuesday after spending more than 500 days behind bars, witnesses said.

Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar freed from prison

The UN on Tuesday praised the release of two Reuters journalists jailed for reporting on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar but warned that freedom of expression remains heavily restricted in the country.

Freedom of expression in Myanmar still 'dire': UN

Myanmar's top court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act, in a landmark case that has raised questions about the country's transition to democracy.

Myanmar's top court rejects final appeal by jailed Reuters journalists

Myanmar's Supreme Court was scheduled on Tuesday to hear the appeal of two Reuters journalists imprisoned for breaking a colonial-era official secrets law, in a case that has raised questions about Myanmar's progress towards democracy.

Myanmar's top court to hear Reuters reporters' appeal in official secrets case

Lawyers for two Reuters journalists jailed for seven years in Myanmar on charges linked to their reporting of the Rohingya crisis lodged an appeal Friday with the Supreme Court -- a last chance of a reprieve through the legal system.

Jailed Reuters reporters launch last appeal to Myanmar's top court

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

Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen J Adler called upon Myanmar to release two Reuters journalists on the anniversary of their arrests on. "A year ago, Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested in a setup by police intended to interfere with the reporting on a massacre in Myanmar.

Reuters editor-in-chief calls for journalists' release on year anniversary of arrests

Myanmar's High Court has allowed an appeal to proceed in the case of two Reuters reporters jailed for seven years on charges of breaking the country's Official Secrets Act, defence lawyers said on Tuesday.

Myanmar court allows jailed Reuters reporters' appeal to proceed: Lawyer

The jailing of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar over their reporting of the Rohingya crisis is "deeply troubling", US Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday, describing a "free and independent" media as a core American value.

Myanmar jailing of reporters 'deeply troubling': Pence

Two Myanmar Reuters journalists will file an appeal this week against a seven-year prison sentence linked to reporting on the Rohingya crisis, their defence lawyer said Monday.

Jailed Myanmar Reuters reporters to file appeal

Supporters staged a small rally outside London's Myanmar Embassy on Thursday for two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years in jail after reporting on massacres in Rakhine state.

Rally held outside Myanmar UK embassy for Reuters reporters

Myanmar nationals Wa Lone, 31, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 27, could face up to 14 years in prison on charges of possessing classified documents under the colonial-era Official Secrets Act

Myanmar judge to rule next week on dropping journalists' case

They face up to 14 years in jail under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly possessing documents related to the army crackdown in Rakhine state - a highly sensitive issue in Myanmar.

Myanmar court remands detained journalists for two more weeks