Japanese journalist Hiroki Kitazumi, who was detained by the military in Myanmar and released for the first time in about a month on the 14th, returned to Japan and expressed his intention to continue disseminating information about Myanmar, where the military crackdown continues.
Hiroki Kitazumi, who was based in Yangon, was taken to security forces in April and was charged with disseminating false information and was detained in prison, but about 1 on the 14th. I was released for the first time in a month and returned to Japan.
Mr. Kitazumi spoke to the press at Narita Airport when he arrived and thanked the people who helped with the release.
He said he had never been violent while he was in custody and said, "I felt like praying that no one related to me would be arrested."
And about being released and returning home as it is, "I was a reporter, so I wanted to tell you what was happening in Yangon, but I am disappointed that I have to return home. I will continue to tell the world about Myanmar. He expressed his intention to continue to disseminate information about Myanmar, where the military crackdown continues.
He also spoke in English that he wanted to convey his thoughts to the people of Myanmar, emphasizing the idea of supporting the protests, saying, "Myanmar people who continue to protest bravely are hopes for the future."