Under the Gun in Myanmar
Under the Gun in Myanmar
– Two Years After the Coup
– Two Years After the Coup
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Summary
Summary
Life has gone from bad to horrific for many in Myanmar since the military’s February 2021 coup. This investigation published on the second anniversary of the coup chronicles civilian life under military rule through survivor accounts, verified social media, and geolocated visuals. Integrated interactive maps and data visualization show the spread and intensity of violence. This report was a National Edward R Murrow Award-winner in the Digital Category in 2024.
Life has gone from bad to horrific for many in Myanmar since the military’s February 2021 coup. This investigation published on the second anniversary of the coup chronicles civilian life under military rule through survivor accounts, verified social media, and geolocated visuals. Integrated interactive maps and data visualization show the spread and intensity of violence. This report was a National Edward R Murrow Award-winner in the Digital Category in 2024.
Date: Feb 1, 2023
Platforms: TV • Radio • Web • Social Media
(YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X)
Impact & Reach:
Award Winner: National Edward R. Murrow Award – Digital Category 2023.
Broadcast in Burmese & English to domestic and international audiences.
Cited by UN agencies and global rights organizations.
High engagement from advocacy groups and diaspora communities.
Full Burmese Report
My Role:
Editor, Management Team Leader, Cross-team Collaboration, Text Editing, Fact Check & Editorial Decision Making
Responsibilities:
Directed multi-team, cross-language investigative project
Coordinated OSINT and forensic media verification
Managed high-risk source communications and safety protocols.
Multi-Platform Editorial Leadership (TV, Radio, Web, Social Media)
Oversaw editorial production for TV, radio, web, and social platforms.
Legal and ethical review for sensitive war-related content.
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