Facing global isolation, Suu Kyi signs off on reporters' release

Myanmar's pardon of Reuters journalists draws praise, but not an end to scrutiny

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Reuters reporters Wa Lone, right, and Kyaw Soe Oo reunite with their children May 7 after spending more than 500 days behind bars in Myanmar. © Reuters

YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

YANGON -- Myanmar on Tuesday pardoned two Reuters journalists jailed for violating state secrets laws, but any relief from international pressure on the country and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to uphold press freedoms will likely be short-lived.

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