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About Myanmar Now
Myanmar Now was established in 2015 by the Thomson Reuters Foundation to support independent journalism. It was initially supported financially by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and now relies on reader donations and grants from international donors.
Myanmar Now is an independent news service dedicated to investigative reporting on corruption, human rights violations, and abuses by powerful entities in Myanmar. Following the 2021 military coup, the junta revoked Myanmar Now's operating license, raided its headquarters, and forced its journalists into hiding and exile, with core operations relocating to Melbourne, Australia. The military junta and its affiliated media have accused Myanmar Now of bias and selective reporting, labeling its coverage as 'fake news' and anti-government propaganda. Despite severe repression, including the imprisonment of its photojournalist Sai Zaw Thaike for 20 years, Myanmar Now has received numerous awards for its courageous and impactful journalism, including the Free Media Pioneer Award from the International Press Institute-International Media Support. Its reporting is cited by leading global news organizations, governments, and human rights groups.
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Sent to die: Myanmar's conscripts caught between junta's war and nation's collapse
- Myanmar's conscripts are being sent into conflict with little preparation and facing dire circumstances. - These young recruits are caught between the junta's ongoing war and the nation's widespread…
Myanmar Faces Toughest Financial Sanctions as Money Laundering Progress Stalls
- Myanmar faces potential financial sanctions as its progress on anti-money laundering efforts stalls. - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will review the country's actions later this year. - T…
Myanmar Military Killed Over 700 Civilians in Six Months: UN Report
- Myanmar's military was responsible for the deaths of over 700 civilians during a six-month period last year, according to a UN report. - Airstrikes, primarily from jet fighters and drones, accounted…
Myanmar workers allege abuse, exploitation at Chinese garment factory; 50 reportedly detained
- Myanmar workers at a Chinese-owned garment factory allege widespread abuse and exploitation, including physical violence and wage theft. - Around 50 workers were reportedly detained after protesting…
Myanmar junta chief arrives in China to boost trade ties
- Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited China to strengthen trade ties amid international isolation. - He met with President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese officials to discuss "comprehensiv…
Magway Becomes Key Front in Junta's Strategy to Recapture Western Myanmar
- Junta troop deployments in Magway Region suggest a strategy to isolate resistance areas for renewed offensives in Rakhine State. - This military movement indicates the junta's effort to regain contr…
Myanmar junta chief's close associate Aung Ko Win resurfaces on India trip
- Aung Ko Win, a close associate of Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, has reappeared publicly during a trip to India. - He accompanied the junta chief to a meeting with the governor of Maharashtr…
Beyond the iron bars: Into a broader world of confinement
- Former prisoners in Myanmar face ongoing restrictions and lack of freedom even after their release from jail. - The article highlights the continued confinement faced by those who opposed the milita…
Myanmar car owners to be allowed to buy EV imports in exchange for old vehicles
- Myanmar plans to allow car owners to import electric vehicles by trading in their old gasoline-powered cars. - This initiative aims to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, which acco…
Myanmar junta chief holds trade and security talks with India’s Modi
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for talks on security and trade. - Modi affirmed India's role as a "trusted neighbor" and "reliable partner" to My…
11 Myanmar Resistance Fighters Killed in Junta Ambush
- Eleven Myanmar resistance fighters were killed in an ambush by junta forces in Mandalay Region. - The fighters, part of the National Unity Government's People's Defence Force, were en route to an at…
Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform to exit Myanmar
- Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform is ceasing operations in Myanmar. - The company cited rising prices, import restrictions causing shortages, and goods loss during inspections as key reasons for it…
