An update on the threats to press freedom and media independence in Myanmar, detailing safety issues for journalists and the state of the news environment since the February 1, 2021 military coup." tinyurl.com/5ax7rkb3 #athan #athanmm #FOE #Myanmar #MediaFreedom

"𝑫𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆" Highlights from the Q2 Report. Myanmar’s journalists are still under attack. 59 remain in prison, 223 have been arrested since the coup, and 11 are dead. more : tinyurl.com/5ax7rkb3 #athan #athanmm #Myanmar

"Reporting Becomes a Crime" Press freedom in Myanmar remains under severe threat, with journalists facing convictions, intimidation from both the junta and armed groups, and growing challenges in exile that further restrict independent reporting. More : tinyurl.com/5ax7rkb3 #athanmm #myanmar

The military junta’s plan to hold a so-called election on 28 December 2025 is illegal. It is also a deliberate ongoing attempt to manufacture legitimacy while intensifying its campaign of violence, repression, and atrocity crimes against civilians. tinyurl.com/2tafx7v2 #athan

🇱🇷 U.S. must not fall for the Myanmar generals’ dirty tricks again For decades, the people of Burma/Myanmar have resisted military dictatorship with everything we have, and for decades, the United States stood with us. By Khin Ohma More: eng.mizzima.com/2025/09/04/2... #athan #FOE #Myanmar

Now is the time for ASEAN to: ▫️ End all support to the illegal junta ▫️Engage with Myanmar’s democracy stakeholders and legitimate representatives ▫️Take bold, time-bound actions for real change More: tinyurl.com/373vmw2m #athan #athanmm #Myanmar #ASEAN

"Many journalists remain determined to continue their work despite the hardships, which isdeeply admirable. Read more_Page 9 >> tinyurl.com/ycxrt9vw #athan #athanmm #athanmyanmar #FOE #Myanmar

Myanmar's Counter-Terrorism Law, amended twice by the military junta, is increasingly used to suppress press freedom and target journalists, transforming a tool meant for security into one for control. Read more : tinyurl.com/38fu4v4s #athan #athanmm #Myanmar #Myanmarmilitary

A struggle for survival amidst threats, censorship, and a fight for press freedom in Myanmar after the coup. More details >> tinyurl.com/64zkr8hf #athanmm #athan #FOE #mediaandjournalist #MediaFreedom #Journalistfreedom #MyanmarMilitary #Myanmar #journalismmatters

The report reveals a grim reality for journalists in Myanmar, where press freedom has plummeted since the military coup, leading to increased violence and repression against media professionals. Read more: tinyurl.com/2bt2r3ay #athan #Myanmar #MediaFreedom #Journalists

There were 21 civilians arrested expressing their opinions and sharing news about the National Unity Government (NUG) and other political alliances, which are designated as terrorist organisations by the military junta. Read more: athanmyanmar.org/violation-of... #athanmm #athan #Myanmar

In the first quarter of 2025, two Myanmar journalists were arrested while two were released. A second conviction was handed down to a journalist who was already serving a sentence for terrorism. More > tinyurl.com/y8mwjd6h #Myanmar #Athan #Athanmm

"The Vanishing Culture of the Right to Peaceful Protest" An analysis of the (possible) reasons for the decline in public participation in nonviolent movements and peaceful protests, based on data from February 2024 and February 2025 More: tinyurl.com/3dd75ssa #Myanmar #athan #FOE #PeacefulAssembly

We—the undersigned 285 Myanmar, regional, and international civil society organizations—write to you at the most critical juncture for Myanmar and for the credibility and efficacy of the ASEAN in the region. More > tinyurl.com/4bxjv44m #Myanmar #athan #ASEAN

"Analysis of Counter-Terrorism Law and Its Impact on Press Freedom" Page 5 > tinyurl.com/38fu4v4s #Myanmar #athan #athanmm #FOE

As of April 21, 2025, a total of 26 Journalists have been prosecuted under the Counter-Terrorism Law, including 3 women and 23 men. 2022 was the year with the hightest number of prosecutions of journalists under the Counter-Terrorism Law (8), More> tinyurl.com/38fu4v4s #athan #myanmar #pressfreedom

Last month, 290 civil society organisations sent an open letter to the UN calling for an investigation over Bishop’s role in a rare earths mining company linked to the Chinese government. More > myanmar-now.org/en/?p=33135 #athan #FoE #Myanmar #Myanmarearthquake

Outsourcing ASEAN’s Myanmar policy to a private individual is a dangerous betrayal — it sidelines the people’s struggle, legitimizes a murderous junta, and turns diplomacy into a backroom business deal. Do not reward the junta for killing. #NoBackroomDeal #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #Myanmar #Military

"Strong earthquake and communication shutdown" The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has estimated that more than 10,000 people in Myanmar could potentially die due to the earthquake. More >> tinyurl.com/387jfp32 #athanmm #athan #myanmar #myanmarquake

🚩“We do not welcome Murderer Min Aung Haing”🚩 A protest banner against Min Aung Hlaing's participation in the #BIMSTEC Summit spotted in Bangkok. ✊#Myanmar & Thai civil society groups are condemning his visit to Thailand.✊ www.facebook.com/share/p/15aw...

"Joint statement: Myanmar must lift internet restrictions following devastating earthquake" After 48 hrs earthquake, Myanmar military has still not lifted its internet shutdown orders and various internet restrictions.. More >> tinyurl.com/yc2ncmt5 #MyanmarEarthquake #Myanmar

Myanmar military still bombing towns despite earthquake crisis, rebels say. Myanmar's military conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,700 people. www.nationthailand.com/blogs/news/a... #Myanmar #MyanmarEarthquake #athan

We urge the UN, neighboring countries, and the wider international community to remember Myanmar’s painful history of the military’s manipulation of aid in times of natural disasters, and act resolutely to protect affected and ... Read >> tinyurl.com/y4xw7tkw #Myanmar #athan #MyanmarEarthquake

On this day in 2021, Min Aung Hlaing’s army killed over 100 people across Myanmar while they peacefully protested against the February 1 coup. Read more: bit.ly/42aXQCT #Myanmar #athan #athanmm

US aid cuts are costing lives. 🚨 In Karenni refugee camps, health services are slashed—clinics can't treat emergencies, and medicines are running out. Families can't afford life-saving care. US must resume its foreign aid & ensure support reach those in need. www.bnionline.net/en/news/us-a...

CHRO extends its gratitude to the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), @MyanmarAProject (MAP), and @LegalActionWW for supporting our work on serious rights violations in Paletwa Township, Chin State, and for their participation on the panel during @UN_HRC 58

"The sudden, chaotic withdrawal of support, principally by the government of the United States, is already having a crushing impact,” Tom Andrews at 58th UNHRC session

Open letter: Special Envoy’s conflicts of interest signal urgent need for investigation and complete end of mandate: Read: tinyurl.com/akmx5nm5 #athanmm #athan #Myanmar

"The findings suggest women media professionals face significant gender-based discrimination, gender-based violence and sexual harassment on a regular basis" Read more_Pg-12 >> tinyurl.com/3z2hzhh7 #athanmm #athan #MediaFreedom #JournalistsFreedom #Myanmar

The prison staff from the Prison Department under the junta's command blocked the information of human rights violations in prison from leaking outside, and the political prisoners became their targets and got harsher oppression. Read more: tinyurl.com/52zh392d #Myanmar #athan #FOE

"Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FOPA) in February 2025" The public held 144 non-violent protests in various ways by the end of February 2025, and the Myanmar military used violence to suppress peaceful protests twice. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdz7dsnx #Myanmar #athan #athanmm

In Mogok Townships, recent #Myanmar military attacks have led to 17 deaths, 41 injuries, and damage to 85 buildings, incl. temples, a hospital, and school. These #WarCrimes are enabled by #Russia #China #ASEAN members & other gov'ts that continue to support #WarCriminals. From SHRF buff.ly/j9n4aov

UN should investigate conflicts of interest over UN Special Envoy on Myanmar’s Business activities and links to China. #Myanmar

"Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar" ~~~~ Unsafe Environment: Independent journalism in Myanmar remains dangerous, with ongoing arrests and prosecutions of journalists under laws like Section 505A of the Penal Code. Read more: tinyurl.com/3z2hzhh7 #Myanmar #athan #athanmm #mediafreedom

"Violation of Free Speech in January 2025" In January 2025, the #Myanmar military-controlled newspaper Myanma Alin reported the arrest of at least four ordinary citizens and the imprisonment of one retired army major for exercising their freedom of speech. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc7xc7zp #athanmm

According to media monitored by Athan, the public held 141 non-violent protests in various forms during January 2025. The military junta resorted to violence to suppress these peaceful protests on one occasion. #Myanmar Read more: tinyurl.com/32u68asn #Athanmyanmar #athan #FoE #PeacefulProtest

📜Repression of Communication and Digital Rights Situation in Myanmar: The military junta has increased its efforts to suppress the internet, communication, and digital rights, including freedom of expression, through a systemic use of technology In 2024. Read full report >> tinyurl.com/2s3wavsp

"Censored Voices" The Situation of the Freedom of Expression in #Myanmar Over 215 media professionals have been arrested, and many face violence and harsh treatment in prisons. The junta has revoked media licenses, imposed censorship, Read more : tinyurl.com/mr35rvvh #athanmm #athan #CensoredVoice

Latest 👏👏 #Myanmar’s NUG does not recognize and dissolves the military junta’s so-called MNHRC which has remained silent on the junta’s crimes, lacking independence and credibility. Global human rights network GANHRI has already removed the MNHRC from its platform last year.

Argentina court issues international arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing – A historic step towards justice for Rohingya genocide A court in Buenos Aires yesterday requested arrest warrants for Min Aung Hlaing and other Burmese military officials involved in.. More: www.brouk.org.uk/argentina-co...

🚨 As of September 2024, 54 #Myanmar journalists and media professionals remained behind bars. Since the Feb 2021 coup, 213 journalists and news workers have been arrested, 76 convicted, and 160 released under the regime. Read more (Q3 report) : tinyurl.com/5hfzfd3n #athanmm #athan #FoE #MediaFree

📍 Since illegal attempted coup in 2021, the #Myanmar Military has been deliberately putting heavy effort into restricting freedom of expression, whether online digital platforms or in printed form of medium, and access to information in Myanmar. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc4nm5mw #athanmm #athan #FoE

📽️Violation of Media Freedom in August 2024 As the number of journalist deceased cases rose to its peak since the coup, the month of August 2024 should pay close attention to the situation of the media and the safety of journalists Read more : tinyurl.com/2p85har7 #athanmm #athan #FoE #MediaFreedom

🗓️ The Q2 of 2024 saw the arrests of three journalists and former journalists in Myanmar, where armed conflict between the military junta and resistance groups has been intensifying – and now affects 80% of the country’s townships. Full Report : tinyurl.com/4uzmzted #athanmm #athan #MediaFreedom

The month of June 2024 saw a noticeable trend of increased restrictions on internet freedom and numerous infringements upon personal digital rights and security. Read more >> tinyurl.com/4h6achcd #athanmm #athan #FoE #MediaFreedom

🚨The research paper provides an update on the safety of journalists and media professionals in Myanmar following the 2021 coup. 🔊 A former journalist has been sentenced to 3 years for inciting. Read more: tinyurl.com/AthanMediaRe... #athanmm #athan #FoE #Research #MediaFreedom #Myanmar

"World Press Freedom Day" Behind The Scenes Visual Essay on Myanmar Journalist Couple at the Frontline We will mark World Press Freedom Day by releasing a video that honors the lives of journalists living under the Myanmar military since the coup. youtu.be/botL-BsXSp0?... #athanmm #athan #foe

#ANFREL and 2 other orgs specializing in election observation, electoral & democracy assistance, issued a joint statement unequivocally rejecting illegal #Myanmar military junta’s plan to hold a sham election in 2025. www.idea.int/news/joint-s... #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @pvamplify

📜Press Conference! @Ganhri1 Global human rights network removes #Myanmar junta-controlled human rights commission! Join us to find out more about this & efforts for a new commission. 📆 Tuesday 18 February 2025 ⏲️ 9.30-11.00 am (YGN Time) Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Myanmar #Athan

📜 A summary of violation of freedom of expression, assembly and press during 4 years of the military attempted coup from 2021-2024: ~~~~ Disclaimer: All the information is based on the Athan report (online monitoring). #Myanmar #Athan #Athanmm #FOE #MyanmarMilitary #Feb1st