Burmese independent media editors offer insight into the Myanmar junta election – Panel Discussion

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Myanmar Election: BNI Editors’ Insights panel discussion offered Myanmar editors’ insights into reporting the election during the Thai PBS collaboration in Chiang Mai.

Moderator/Facilitator: Tin Tin Nyo, Managing Director, Burma News International (BNI)

Panelist: Htaike Htaike Aung, Director, Myanmar Internet Project

Panelist: Nan Paw Gay, Editor In-Chief, Karen Information Center

Panelist: Soe Myint, Editor In-Chief, Mizzima Media

Panelist: Sai Mueng, Editor In-Chief, Shan Herald Agency for News

Panelist: Sam Naw, Editor In-Chief, Kachin News Group

Question: Regarding the election, what is happening in terms of reporting?

Sam Naw: In Kachin State, it is difficult to get information immediately. According to some accounts, the results are already decided without even needing to cast votes. Based on what I have asked, there are very few people who intend to go and vote. Compared to the previous election, the polling stations are very deserted.