Myanmar journalists facing terror campaign' in deadliest year for media since coup

In 2024, the deadliest year for Myanmar's press since the coup, journalists face a terror campaign from the junta, resulting in four deaths so far.

Pe Maung Sein was subjected to brutal treatment during his detention, suffering from severe physical injuries that ultimately led to his death shortly after release.

Freelance journalists Htet Myat Thu and Win Htut Oo were murdered during a military raid, emphasizing the extreme danger and risks faced by media personnel in Myanmar.

With hundreds of journalists fleeing or working underground due to the risks posed by the military, the quest for truthful reporting has become perilous in Myanmar.

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