News and Press ReleasesMyanmar: Two journalists sentenced to jail by military court for spreading misinformation 04 Jun 2021 A military court in Myanmar sentenced Aung Kyaw, a reporter from the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Ko Zaw Zaw, a freelance reporter with…Myanmar: American editor arrested at Yangon airport by Myanmar military 25 May 2021 The managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, Danny Fenster, has been detained by Myanmar’s military at Yangon Airport on May 24. The International…Myanmar: Burmese journalists given three year jail term for reporting 18 May 2021 Min Nyo, a reporter at Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) was sentenced to three years in jail under Section 505A of Myanmar's Penal Code on May 12. The…Myanmar: Military detains Japanese journalist 21 Apr 2021 The Myanmar military detained Japanese freelance journalist, Yuki Kitazumi in Yangon on April 18 for allegedly disseminating ‘fake news’. The…Myanmar: IFJ makes submission at Australian hearing on Myanmar crisis 14 Apr 2021 The International Federation of Journalists made its submission to a public hearing examining the deteriorating situation in Myanmar. The IFJ and its…Myanmar: Civilians arrested after speaking with CNN 06 Apr 2021 Myanmar’s military detained 11 people after they talked with CNN journalists in Myanmar on April 2. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)…Myanmar: Five journalists detained in separate raids 30 Mar 2021 Myanmar’s military arrested two Kachin state-based journalists and three Shan state-based journalists in two separate incidents, as violence continues…Myanmar: AP journalist released by authorities 26 Mar 2021 Myanmar authorities released Associated Press (AP) journalist Thein Zaw from detention on Wednesday, March 24, following his arrest three weeks ago.…Myanmar: BBC and Mizzima News journalists abducted 22 Mar 2021 Myanmar security agents detained two reporters, one from the BBC Burmese service and one from Mizzima News on March 19. The International Federation…Myanmar: More journalists detained, media offices raided in Yangon 10 Mar 2021 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…Myanmar: Media organisations shut down by military, offices raided 09 Mar 2021 Media organisations across Myanmar were ordered to close by the Myanmar Military Council on Monday, March 8 including Myanmar Now who had their…Myanmar: Six journalists charged for reporting at anti-coup protests 05 Mar 2021 Myanmar authorities have charged six journalists for their coverage of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. The International Federation of Journalists…Myanmar: Mass arrests of journalists covering protests 02 Mar 2021 Journalists covering protesters standing against Myanmar’s military coup have been detained by security forces with reports of up to 25 journalists…Myanmar: Military tightens media restrictions, targets journalists 17 Feb 2021 A clampdown on communications in Myanmar has seen at least five journalists arrested and official warnings sent to media threatening harsh jail…Myanmar: Concerns for media amid peaceful protests as military clamps down 11 Feb 2021 Incidents of violence and restrictions towards journalists and media workers covering protests in Myanmar have been documented, as hundreds of…Join the trade union movement fighting for democracy in Myanmar 09 Feb 2021 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the global labour movement in raising a racket to support Myanmar's trade unionists taking to… Page 2 of 3. Previous 123 Next Load more
