Journalists, like anti-regime protesters, have been targeted by the junta since the coup in February last year, and face threats of torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, amid restrictions on media freedom and freedom of expression.
Over the past year, 142 journalists have been arrested, of whom 48 are still in detention and 76 are being sued. The more than 1,500 people killed by the regime include at least three journalists. The junta has revoked the licenses of 10 Myanmar media organizations, while enforcing strict media controls. Three media outlets have ceased publication. Yet, many dozens of journalists and media practitioners continue their reporting and coverage of opposition to military rule.
Here, The Irrawaddy offers the accounts of four journalists from our newsroom, who discuss their experiences of gathering news since the coup on Feb. 1 last year.
This short documentary also honors our fellow Myanmar journalists who have been detained, killed or forced into hiding to avoid arrest for doing their jobs.
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