Myanmar Crisis

Japanese journalist covering Myanmar protests temporarily detained

Freelancer Yuki Kitazumi released after spending several hours in police station

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Anti-coup protesters rally in Yangon on Feb. 26. (Photo by Yan Naing Aung)

Nikkei staff writer
February 26, 2021 18:31 JST
Updated on February 26, 2021 19:27 JST

BANGKOK -- A Japanese freelance journalist covering Myanmar's anti-coup protests was detained by police for several hours in Yangon on Friday.

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