511 Days Off

“Since their arrests 511 days ago, they have become symbols of the importance of press freedom around the world. We welcome their return.”

—Stephen Adler, editor in chief, Reuters, on the release of reporters U Wa Lone and U Kyaw Soe Oo, jailed for 511 days. They won Pulitzers last month for their reporting, “Myanmar Releases Reuters Journalists Jailed for Reporting on Rohingya Crackdown,” New York Times, May 6, 2019.

• Editorial Comment: Back to work.

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