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Myanmar’s military crackdown on journalists continues

Writer's picture: Saw Kyaw OoSaw Kyaw Oo

The Independent Press Council Myanmar (IPCM) has reported that since the military coup, seven journalists have been killed, and more than 200 have been arrested, with 43 still behind bars.


In a statement issued on 26 January, IPCM detailed the arrests of journalists by the junta between February 2021 and 25 January 2025. It revealed that the junta was responsible for the deaths of seven journalists through torture and extrajudicial killings. Among the 43 currently imprisoned, 11 are serving long-term sentences, including life imprisonment, while the rest face prison terms ranging from three to ten years.

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