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Joint Statement: Call for freedom of expression in Myanmar and the immediate release of Japanese journalist, Mr. Yuuki Kitazumi
April 19th, 2021 •
Author:
PEN International
,
Japan P.E.N. Club
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PEN International & The Japan P.E.N. Club joint statement
Mr. Yuuki Kitazumi, a Japanese journalist living in Myanmar, was arrested at his home by security authorities.
He was reported to have been transferred to the notorious Insein prison in Yangon.
We call on Myanmar’s armed forces to immediately stop the violent acts against its own people and to release all detained peaceful protesters from prison immediately and unconditionally.
We call for freedom of expression and demand the protection of local and international journalists and reporters in Myanmar.
We urge the Japanese government and the international community to take immediate action to ensure the safety of Mr. Kitazumi.
Progressive Voice is a participatory rights-based policy research and advocacy organization rooted in civil society, that maintains strong networks and relationships with grassroots organizations and community-based organizations throughout Myanmar. It acts as a bridge to the international community and international policymakers by amplifying voices from the ground, and advocating for a rights-based policy narrative.