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A Japanese filmmaker jailed for nearly four months in Myanmar described some of his detention there as 'hell' and called on Tokyo to take a tougher stance against human rights abuses in the military-controlled country.

Toru Kubota, a Japanese filmmaker held by authorities in Myanmar since being arrested in July, and who has been freed on November 17th in Myanmar, arrives at Haneda Airport, in Tokyo, Japan November 18, 2022. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS

The Southeast Asian nation has been in chaos since the military overthrew an elected government last year. The junta has arrested thousands including politicians, students, journalists and foreigners as it attempts to smother dissent. He said he could barely lie down to sleep in the tiny crowded cell which was filthy and unsanitary and that he witnessed other detainees being beaten with batons.

Vicky Bowman, Britain's ambassador from 2002-2006 who heads a group promoting ethical business in Myanmar, had been jailed for immigration violations.

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