Two years after the junta seized power, Myanmar’s media reckon with risk of arrest or surveillance
At least nine journalists are among those freed by junta, but analysts say more are still unjustly detained
Reporter Sithu Aung Myint convicted in third trial in Myanmar, bringing total prison sentence to 12 years
Yangon court hands down sentence in second trial of Myanmar journalist Sithu Aung Myint
Hard labor is part the punishment for Sithu Aung Myint, a well-known journalist whom a Myanmar court convicted of incitement
Journalist who worked on a BBC talk show aired in Myanmar is convicted of incitement
Journalist who contributes to VOA and other media outlets faces up to 20 years in prison over critical analysis of military
Accusations against Western News come after Rakhine state outlet reported on white flag seen at military base
At least 50 journalists named on release list but media rights groups say dozens more remain in custody
International community slams Myanmar over arrest of Frontier Myanmar's American editor and local journalists covering aftermath of coup
Journalism increasingly risky, with at least 60 arrested since junta seized power
Ballot is largely a referendum on the leadership and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s de facto leader since her party came to power in 2015 as military rule ended
Violence in northern Rakhine State left at least 71 dead hours after release of UN report on conditions there
Head of the Yangon Region Election Commission tells VOA the plan to release the final list is delayed due to technical difficulties
Inaccuracies, omissions found on previous list; also, advance voting will be extended at some Myanmar embassies after voters reported problems
More than 6,000 people running for positions in national parliament and regional legislatures
Updated IDs are meant to replace nearly 400,000 white identity cards that authorities revoked earlier this year
At least one person is killed as rebels launch artillery attacks on administrator's residence and army headquarters in Laukkai near border with China