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Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker
Toru Kubota said he could barely lie down to sleep in the tiny crowded cell which was filthy and unsanitary.
Tue Nov 29 2022
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Japanese journalist held in Myanmar gets three more years in prison - Asahi
A Myanmar court sentenced Japanese journalist Toru Kubota to an additional three years in prison on charges of violating an immigration law.
Wed Oct 12 2022
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Pembuat filem Jepun dihukum penjara tujuh tahun di Myanmar
Toru Kubota dijatuhi dua hukuman - tiga tahun untuk hasutan dan tujuh tahun atas pelanggaran berkaitan komunikasi elektronik.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657529455_ExUnitTrustcons.jpg)
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years
Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
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Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release
Toru Kubota, a Japanese documentary filmmaker was arrested while covering a protest in Myanmar.
Fri Aug 12 2022