Myanmar: Six journalists charged for reporting at anti-coup protests
05 March 2021
Myanmar: Six journalists charged for reporting at anti-coup protests
Myanmar authorities have charged six journalists for their coverage of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls for the immediate release of all detained journalists and reminds the military of its obligations to respect media freedom.
Associated Press (AP) photographer Thein Zaw posing for a photo during his coverage of demonstrations, a day before he was arrested. Credit: STR/AFP
This week, six journalists were charged under the country’s public order law for allegedly “causing fear, spreading false news or agitating directly or indirectly a government employee”. All were arrested by Myanmar authorities at protests on February 27 and 28, when at least ten journalists detained.