Myanmar ranks lowest in years for press freedom
Myanmar slipped one spot lower, to 138th, in the Reporters Without Borders (RWB) 2019 World Press Freedom Index. It is Myanmar’s lowest ranking since 2013 in the self-styled “press freedom barometer,” which is based on surveys of me
Tatmadaw promises stronger penalties for ‘libelous’ stories
A spokesperson for the Myanmar’s armed forces, also called Tatmadaw, has said that the institution is willing to take stronger action against libelous act towards the army. At a press conference in Nay Pyi Taw, Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun, ma
Mining company accused of detaining, assaulting reporters
Two journalists working for a local media organisation in Kachin State have been detained and assaulted by a mining company there. According to an article in The Irrawaddy, Seng Mai, publisher and editor-in-chief of Myitkyina Journal, said that emplo
Court rejects appeal for Reuters journalists
The Myanmar High Court has rejected the appeal of the two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years in jail. They were charged under the country’s Official Secrets Act. Critics say is a further blow to press freedom. High Court Judge U Aung Nain
Lawyers for jailed Reuters pair outline appeal
An appeal hearing for two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years imprisonment was held at the Yangon Region High Court. Lawyers acting on behalf of the journalists have laid out their reasons for why the pair should be acquitted. According to
