Crimes against journalists
Freedom of speech is critical to free and fair elections. Since the military staged a coup in Myanmar they have perpetrated a regime to crush free speech. This has included a growing list of humanitarian crimes against journalists and media outlets reporting in and on behalf of the country.
This is a living page detailing those crimes, which is updated monthly.
If you would like to contact us about a crime against a journalist, please reach out to [email protected]
2021
26 February
Arrest of a Japanese reporter
A Japanese reporter was arrested for taking photos at a protest.
24 February
Arrest of two reporters in Monywa (Sagaing Region)
Two reporters were arrested after they published a video in which an interviewee alleged that he was sent by the Tatmadaw to set shops on fire. They were released within 24 hours.