American Journalist Detained in Myanmar

A U.S. journalist working for a news magazine in Myanmar has been detained by authorities, according to his news organization.  Find our statement on the detention of US journalist Danny Fenster by the military government in Myanmar today: #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/Rnl930dZB2

Frontier Myanmar said on Twitter that its managing editor, Danny Fenster, was detained Monday at the main Yangon International Airport while preparing to board a flight to Malaysia and was transferred to Yangon's Insein Prison.   "We do not know why Danny was detained and have not been able to contact him," the news magazine said.  "We are concerned for his well-being and call for his immediate release. Our priorities now are to make sure he is safe and provide him with whatever assistance he needs," it said.