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Helsingin Sanomat Foundation renews its support to UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Photo Mr Moez Chakchouck right and Ms Tarja Turtia left from UNESCO with Ms Ulla Koski president of the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation while visiting the Päivälehti Museum Last May 2019 Myanmar reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were released from prison after more than 500 days behind bars The Reuters journalists conviction to seven years in jail sparked an international outcry The announcement of their release prompted a display of solidarity message from the international community as well as expressions of support to the importance of press freedom around the world Four days before the announcement Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were the recipients of the UNESCOGuillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize