Japan distances itself from report its envoy helped free U.S. reporter

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Japan on Tuesday distanced itself from a visit to Myanmar by its special envoy during which, according to military-run media in Myanmar, he played a role in the release from jail of U.S. journalist Danny Fenster.

on Monday three days after being sentenced to 11 years for incitement and violations of laws on immigration and unlawful assembly.

Myanmar's military-owned Myawaddy TV said on Monday Fenster had been granted an amnesty following requests from former U.S. state governor and diplomat with longstanding Myanmar ties Bill Richardson, who has been openly linked with the release effort. Myawaddy TV said Fenster was released in response to requests by Sasakawa, Watanabe and Richardson to "maintain the friendship between the countries and to emphasize humanitarian grounds".

Hayashi said he was aware of Sasakawa's meeting with Min Aung Hlaing but said the visit "was not carried out in his capacity as the government representative" and his ministry was not involved in arranging it.

 

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