“For Journalists, Seeing Is Believing”
“For Journalists, Seeing Is Believing”
– Interview with Info Minister on Press Freedom
– Interview with Info Minister on Press Freedom
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Summary
Summary
Myanmar's deputy information minister, a former Reuters journalist appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government vowing more press freedom and democratic reforms, acknowledged reputational harm from arresting journalists by the country's powerful military, offering rare official reflection by high ranking government official on media repression.
Myanmar's deputy information minister, a former Reuters journalist appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government vowing more press freedom and democratic reforms, acknowledged reputational harm from arresting journalists by the country's powerful military, offering rare official reflection by high ranking government official on media repression.
Date: Oct 12, 2018
Platforms: Radio • Web • Social Media
Impact & Reach:
Impact & Reach:
Cited in global press freedom monitoring reports.
Shared widely in journalist and advocacy networks.
Republished in local media outlets and government-controlled media
Link:
Link:
My Role:
Myanmar Bureau Chief, Regional Team Leader, Interviewer
Responsibilities:
Conducted a politically sensitive interview with a sitting minister.
Managed legal and security risk in questioning senior officials.
Edited and translated content for multi-platform distribution.
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