Protesters make the three-finger salute during a demonstration against the military coup in downtown Yangon on May 6, 2021. - AFP YANGON, May 6 (dpa): Diplomatic missions in Myanmar used the occasion of the recent World Press Freedom Day to call attention to the country s continued detainment of journalists and restrictions on local media. Today, no major independent printed media is operating in Myanmar, and internet shutdowns continue to be used to control news coverage, communications and access to information, said the missions.
More than 80 journalists have been detained since a February 1 coup by the military, more than half of whom remain in custody. Media companies have also been targeted through raids and having their licences revoked.
Diplomatic missions to Myanmar underscore need for press freedom
By IANS |
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Mon, May 3 2021 16:03 IST |
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Burmese protesters and Taiwanese people hold portraits of the detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and flash their mobile flashlights during a protest outside the Taipei Liberty Square to commemorate the deaths in the military crackd. Image Source: IANS News
Nay Pyi Taw, May 3 : Diplomatic missions in Myanmar used the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on Monday to call attention to the country s continued detainment of journalists and restrictions on local media. Today, no major independent printed media is operating in Myanmar, and internet shutdowns continue to be used to control news coverage, communications and access to information, said the missions.
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