News and Press Releases

The Myanmar military detained Japanese freelance journalist, Yuki Kitazumi in Yangon on April 18 for allegedly disseminating ‘fake news’. The...

Myanmar’s military detained 11 people after they talked with CNN journalists in Myanmar on April 2. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)...

Myanmar authorities released Associated Press (AP) journalist Thein Zaw from detention on Wednesday, March 24, following his arrest three weeks ago....

Myanmar security agents detained two reporters, one from the BBC Burmese service and one from Mizzima News on March 19. The International Federation...

Myanmar’s military detained two journalists and raided a further two news outlets on March 8 as the military continues its onslaught to quell media...

Media organisations across Myanmar were ordered to close by the Myanmar Military Council on Monday, March 8 including Myanmar Now who had their...

Myanmar authorities have charged six journalists for their coverage of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. The International Federation of Journalists...

Journalists covering protesters standing against Myanmar’s military coup have been detained by security forces with reports of up to 25 journalists...

A clampdown on communications in Myanmar has seen at least five journalists arrested and official warnings sent to media threatening harsh jail...

Media unions and journalist organisations across the Asia-Pacific region have issued a joint statement of solidarity with their journalist colleagues...

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other government leaders were detained on February 1 by the country’s military, who have...